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Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 05/07/1991
Run Time: 47:45

More than seven years before Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd introduced the bossa nova of Antonio Carlos Jobim to American audiences, guitarist Laurindo Almeida and altoist Bud Shank (in a quartet with bassist Harry Babasin and drummer Roy Harte) recorded the intriguing music heard on this CD reissue. The performances are very close to bossa nova in their combination of cool-toned jazz and Brazilian rhythms; in fact, these are arguably the first bossa nova recordings, long before even Jobim and Joao Gilberto initially recorded. Only four of the 14 tunes ("Speak Low" is heard in two versions) are not based on Brazilian folk songs, and many of the songs (particularly "Carinoso") are quite memorable. This historically significant, very accessible, and highly recommended release is a gem.

~Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Laurindo Almeida - Guitar
Laurindo Almeida - Performer
Chuck Flores - Drums
Gary Peacock - Bass
Bud Shank - Sax (Alto)
Bud Shank - Performer
Harry Babasin - Bass
Richard Bock - Producer
Michael Cuscuna - Producer
Roy Harte - Drums
Ron McMaster - Digital Transfers
Pete Welding - Liner Notes
Franko Caligiuri - Design
Phil Turetsky - Engineer

Softly
    Romero Lubambo / CD / 2006
Brazilian Soul
    Laurindo Almeida with Charlie Byrd / CD / 1980
All One
    Oscar Castro-Neves / CD / 2006
Music of the Brazilian Masters
    Laurindo Almeida with Barbosa-Lima / CD / 1989
Stan Getz with Guest Artist Laurindo Almeida
    Stan Getz / CD / 1963

Release Date: 05/07/1991
Genre: jazz
Run Time: 47:45