Description
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 Analogue-Sourced Hi-Rez SACD
Mastered from the Original Analog Tape by Grammy® Winner Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Gorgeously Jazzy Follow-Up to Almeidas & Shanks Landmark Cross-Genre Classic, Brazilliance, Vol. 1!
Mastered from the Original Analog Tape by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering!
In 1953, Brazilian master guitarist Laurindo Almeida and altoist/flutist Bud Shank collaborated on their first LP for Richard Bocks 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 Almeidas 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 Howes warm and detailed recording brings forth every nuance of this inspired date.
Shank and Almeidas harmonious collaborations continued into the 1970s, forming the famed L.A. jazz group The LA4 with icons Ray Brown and Chuck Flores (later replaced by Shelly Manne, then Jeff Hamilton). Together, these titans would record lauded albums for Concord Records, including the direct-to-disc audiophile classic Just Friends.
Like Barefoot Adventure (IMP6048/IMP6057 LP / IMP8330 SACD), Holiday in Brazil is a perfect summer jazz confection: light, soulful, and breezy. It goes down easy and satisfies deeply. Impex Records is proud to reintroduce this musically stunning and sonically superb Holiday in Brazil.
Musicians:
Bud Shank alto sax, flute
Laurindo Almeida arrangements
Gary Peacock bass
Chuck Flores drums
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