Artist: Laurindo Almeida & Charlie Byrd
Album: Brazilian Soul
Genre: Brazilian Jazz
Label: Concord Jazz Picante/Victor Entertainment
Released: 1981/2002
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue)
Tracklist:
- Carioca (Nasareth) - 3:49
- Naquele Tempo (Vianna) - 3:42
- Cochichando (Vianna) - 2:41
- Luperce (Miranda) - 2:53
- Famoso (Nasareth) - 2:59
- Choro II (Pernambuco) - 2:55
- Brazilian Soul (Gnattali) - 2:48
- Stone Flower (Jobim) - 5:01
- For Jeff (Byrd) - 6:50
- Don't Cry for Me Argentina (Webber) - 3:34
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- Personnel:
- Laurindo Almeida, Charlie Byrd - guitar
- Milt Holland - percussion
- Bob Magnusson - bass
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.
Review by Scott Yanow