L.A. 4 - Executive Suite (1983-1995) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Eight years after their debut recording, the L.A. Four (guitarist Laurindo Almeida, Bud Shank on alto and flute, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jeff Hamilton) recorded their eighth and final album. The band and its concept had not run out of gas, but Shank was soon to give up the flute altogether and play a more forceful brand of straight-ahead jazz. On this last effort, the L.A. Four as usual mixes cool-toned jazz, Brazilian music, and classical to form an appealing blend. Two group originals, a few classical themes, "My Funny Valentine," and Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Chega de Saudade" comprise the attractive set. Recommended. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Blues Wellington 5:42
Jeff Hamilton
2     Amazonia 4:38
Laurindo Almeida
3     Você e Eu (You and I) 4:21
Norman Gimbel / Carlos Lyra / Vinícius de Moraes
4     Simple Invention 6:27
Johann Sebastian Bach
5     Entr'acte 6:55
Jacques Ibert
6     My Funny Valentine 7:35
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
7     Chega de Saudade (No More Blues) 5:41
Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Bud Shank
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Jeff Hamilton
Guitar – Laurindo Almeida