SETE CORDAS - RAFAEL RABELLO

This "lyrical" composition, full of poetic "phrasing" , is so beautiful that I thought to challenge myself and attempt to cover it as my TRIBUTE TO A GREAT GUITARIST : Rafael Rabello, who is still considered the best Brazilian guitarist ever. Born October 31, 1962 Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Died April 27, 1995 (aged 32) Rio de Janeiro Years of his activity 1974–1995 Rafael Baptista Rabello (October 31, 1962 – April 27, 1995) was a virtuoso Brazilian guitarist and composer. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was considered one of the best guitar player in the world and played with many famous artists, such as Tom Jobim, Ney Matogrosso, Paulo Moura, and Paco de Lucia . In 1989, Rabello was involved in a car accident and suffered multiple fractures in his right arm. After a delicate surgery, he recovered and continued to play months later. However, during the surgery, he contracted HIV in a blood transfusion. Hopeless, he became addicted to alcohol and drugs. On April 27, 1995, Rafael Rabello died .