Jazz / Brazilian Jazz
Recorded: December, 1980, Coast Recorders, San Francisco, California
The first of at least four meetings on record between the great Brazilian-styled guitarists Laurindo Almeida and Charlie Byrd, this very logical matchup (in a quartet with bassist Bob Magnusson and percussionist Milt Holland) is quite succesful. The music is tightly arranged with very little improvisation but the beauty of the two guitarist's distinctive tones and the colorful melodies makes this a rewarding set. From "Carioca" and Jobim's "Stone Flower" to several Brazilian classical pieces and even "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," everything works.
---Scott Yanow, allmusic
Includes liner notes by Jim Crockett.
Laurindo Almeida
Charlie Byrd - guitar
Bob Magnusson - bass
Milt Holland - percussion |
