LAURINDO ALMEIDA / CHARLIE BYRD - Brazilian Soul (1981) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

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. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1    Carioca 3:44
Written-By – Ernesto Nazareth
2    Naquele Tempo 3:38
Written-By – Alfredo Vianna
3    Cochichando 2:37
Written-By – Alfredo Vianna
4    Luperce 2:49
Written-By – Luperce Miranda
5    Famoso 2:55
Written-By – Ernesto Nazareth
6    Choro II 2:50
Written-By – João Pernambuco
7    Brazilian Soul 2:44
Written-By – Radamés Gnatalli
8    Stone Flower 4:55
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
9    For Jeff 6:46
Written-By – Charlie Byrd
10    Don't Cry For Me Argentina (From "Evita") 3:32
Written-By – Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Credits:
Arranged By – C. Byrd (faixas: 2, 6, 8 to 10), L. Almeida (faixas: 1 to 5, 7)
Bass – Bob Magnusson
Guitar – Charlie Byrd, Laurindo Almeida
Percussion – Milt Holland