Gorgeously Jazzy Follow-Up to Almeida's & Shank's Landmark Cross-Genre Classic, Brazilliance, Vol. 1!
Mastered from the Original Analog Tape by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering!
First Time on Analog-Sourced Hi-Rez SACD!
In 1953, Brazilian master guitarist Laurindo Almeida and altoist/flutist Bud Shank collaborated on their first LP for Richard Bock's Pacific Jazz label. Laurindo Almeida Quartet Featuring Bud Shank was a groundbreaking recording, blending American jazz with Brazilian samba for the first time, years before the advent of bossa nova. Almeida and Shank enjoyed such early success with the record that they reunited five years later for their second collaboration, Holiday in Brazil (alternatively titled Brazilliance, Vol. 2).
Whereas Brazilliance, Vol. 1 was led by Almeida and focused on the traditional Brazilian influences, Vol. 2 allowed Shank room to contribute more of his signature silky soloing and energetic motifs. The vibe is almost as relaxed, but bristles with an adventurous energy and swing that serves Almeida's arrangements and solid guitar accompaniment perfectly. The session is immeasurably enhanced by the adept chops of bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Chuck Flores, while Dayton "Bones" Howe's warm and detailed recording brings forth every nuance of this inspired date.
Features
Super Audio CD
SACD Stereo SACD Layer
Designed to Play on Standard CD Players, SACD Players & Other SACD-Capable Players
Hybrid CD layer plays in all Compact Disc players
First Time on Analog-Sourced Hi-Rez SACD
Mastered from the Original Analog Tape by Grammy® Winner Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Musicians
Bud Shank alto sax, flute
Laurindo Almeida arrangements
Gary Peacock bass
Chuck Flores drums
Tracks
Simpatico
Rio Rhapsody
Nocturno
Little Girl Blue
Choro in "A"
Mood Antigua
The Color of Her Hair
Lonely
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Carioca Hills
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