Far Out Recordings continues its dedication to preserving vital Latin American musical heritage with the first-ever vinyl release of Puertos De Alternativa, the singular 1988 album from the late Argentinian guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena. Long out of print and originally released as a private press, the album has become his most sought-after LP—revered by collectors and admired by fans of Latin jazz and Brazilian guitar music.
Puertos De Alternativa showcases some of Agustin’s most uniquely beautiful compositions, including “Luces de Valeria” and “Preparativos Maritimos,” alongside his masterful interpretations of Baden Powell’s “Pequeño Vals” and “O Cego Aderaldo (Nordeste...),” as well as “Tema Barroco” by his longtime collaborator Guilhermo Reuter.
Agustin's music, marked by a profound connection to both instrument and environment, resists easy categorization. While the album opens deeply rooted in the rhythms and harmonies of South America—drawing inspiration from Brazilian guitar legends like Heitor Villa-Lobos, Garoto, and Baden Powell—it gradually takes listeners on an expansive sonic journey, evoking images of icy Nordic landscapes and the flowing waters of the Rio de la Plata.
The ensemble features renowned Argentinian musicians including drummer Osvaldo Avena, flautist Rubén Izarrualde, and saxophonist Bernardo Baraj. The album was mastered from the original tapes—lovingly preserved by Agustin’s nephew José Lucena Perreyra—by Stuart Hawkes at Metropolis Studios.
Puertos De Alternativa will be reissued on vinyl LP, CD, and digital formats by Far Out Recordings on June 20, 2025. A must-listen for fans of South American guitar, jazz fusion, and timeless musical storytelling.
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