LA4 - Concierto de Aranjuez (1976) {Cool, Brazilian jazz, Bop}

Release Date: 1976
Label: © Concord Jazz, Bellaphon Rec., West Germany
Genre: Cool, Brazilian jazz, Bop



About albume:

The second recording and first studio set by the L.A. Four matched together Bud Shank on alto and flute, guitarist Laurindo Almeida, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne for a diverse yet consistently enjoyable program. The selections range from "Dindi" and "Manteca" to "St. Thomas" and a 13-minute exploration of "Concierto de Aranjuez." As usual, the band mixes together bossa nova and Brazilian jazz, some touches of classical music, and cool-toned bop. Recommended as a strong example of the group's appealing sound.

Tracks info:
1. DINDI (5:50) (Ray Gilbert/Antonio Carlos Jobim)
2. RAINBOWS (6:42) (Bud Shank)
3. RONDO ESPRESSIVO (4:41) (Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach)
4. MANTECA (7:42) (John Birks Gillespie/Walter Fuller)
5. ST.THOMAS (7:26) (Sonny Rollins)
6. CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ (13:15) (Joaquin Rodrigo)

Personel info:
LAURINDO ALMEIDA - guitar
RAY BROWN - bass
SHELLY MANNE - drumms
BUD SHANK - alto and flute

Releases info:
1992 CD Concord Jazz CCD-4018
1992 CS Concord Jazz CJ-18-C
CD Concord Jazz 4018

Awards & ratings info:
Allmusic - 4,5 *