Jazz / Bop; Bossa Nova; Swing
Recorded: Aug 1978, Coast Recorders, San Francisci, California, USA
This delightful album (reissued on CD) is one of Charlie Byrd's finest for Concord. Teamed up with bassist Joe Byrd and drummer Wayne Phillips, the acoustic guitarist had a real chance to show off his versatility on a wide-ranging repertoire. Highlights include "It Don't Mean a Thing" (which really cooks), "Jitterbug Waltz," the memorable "Carinhoso" and "Isn't It a Lovely Day." Joe Byrd made his vocal debut on spirited versions of "I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues" and an uptempo "Saturday Night Fish Fry," sounding like a cross between Bob Dorough and Mose Allison. This set is particularly recommended to listeners who think that Charlie Byrd could only play Brazilian music.
---Scott Yanow, allmusic
Includes liner notes by Gordon Raddue.
Charlie Byrd - guitar
Joe Byrd - vocals, bass
Wayne Phillips - drums |
