LAURINDO ALMEIDA / CHARLIE BYRD - Tango (1983) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This unusual CD finds guitarists Laurindo Almeida and Charlie Byrd (who have both mastered bop and Brazilian music) performing 11 tangoes with the assistance of bassist Joe Byrd and drummer Chuck Redd. Although the two acoustic guitarists have their short solos, the emphasis in this delightful set is on their ensemblework, respectful interpretations of the melodies and those infectious tango rhythms. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 Orchids in the Moonlight 3:11
Edward Eliscu / Gus Kahn / Vincent Youmans
2 Blue Tango 4:28
Leroy Anderson
3 Jalousie 3:24
Vera Bloom / Jacob Gade
4 Los Enamorados 3:02
Reynaldo Hahn
5 La Rosita 2:31
Gus Haenschen
6 Tango Alegre 3:06
Laurindo Almeida
7 La Cumparsita 3:05
Pascual Contursi / Enrique Pedro Maroni / Gerardo Hernán Matos Rodriguez
8 Adios Muchachos 4:04
Julio César Sanders / Cesar Vedani
9 The Moon Was Yellow 3:47
Fred E. Ahlert / Edgar Leslie
10 Hernando's Hideaway 3:54
Richard Adler / Jerry Ross
11 Tanguero 3:53
Randy Masters
Credits:
Bass – Joe Byrd
Drums – Chuck Redd
Guitar – Charlie Byrd, Laurindo Almeida