Banquet of the Spirits

Reception

Thom Jurek of Allmusic said "Banquet of the Spirits isn't just a step forward for Baptista, it's a leap; it's the record he's been hinting at since his debut, where he interpreted the works of Heitor Villa-Lobos. And as such, it is undeniable in how provocative, powerful, and deeply enjoyable it is as a listening experience. Whether one relishes "progressive," "modern," "primitive," "art," or "pop" music, this one's for you". On All About Jazz Sean Patrick Fitzell commented that "Though lacking the costumes and overt theatrics of his Beat the Donkey ensemble, Baptista's streamlined quartet is no less engaging: constantly changing instruments and styles to crank out high-energy romps with contagious enthusiasm".

Track listing

All compositions by Cyro Baptista except as indicated

1. "Tutuboli" (Baptista, Naná Vasconcelos) - 2:59
2. "Bird Boy" - 6:43
3. "Macunaima (A Hero, Warrior and Character)" - 6:42
4. "Mumakata" (Collin Walcott, Baptista) - 5:30
5. "Nana & Tom" (Baptista, Vasconcelos) - 5:44
6. "Tupinambas" - 2:14
7. "Argan" (Baptista, Hassan Ben Jaffar, Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz, Ze Mauricio) - 4:25
8. "Typing with Oswald de Andrade" - 2:36
9. "Lamento Mourisco" (Baptista, Blumenkranz) - 1:16
10. "Malinye" (Baptista, Don Cherry) - 4:41
11. "Anthropofagia" - 5:15

Personnel