Charlie Byrd beautifully melded jazz, classical and Brazilian styles into a matchless, easy sound that became widely popular in the 50's and 60's. This original album, now on CD, showcases the latin influence he brought to fame.
Tracks:
1.Bamba Samba (Bossa Nova)
2.Original #2
3.Love Song Ballad
4.Prelude A La Cha Cha
5.Summer Sequence Part 1
6.Summer Sequence Part 2
7.Summer Sequence Part 3
8.Summer Sequence Part 4
Product Description:
Personnel: Charlie Byrd (guitar); Woody Herman Band.
Don't come to this 1959 reissue expecting soft and soothing bossa nova sounds: jazz guitar virtuoso Charlie Byrd's collaboration with Woody Herman is full of compressed energy. Herman's big band punctuates Byrd's inventive solos with typically punchy horn and percussion arrangements in vintage style through a succession of hot sambas, only pausing for breath for the occasional ballad. The "Summer Sequence" pieces demonstrate both Byrd's dazzling technique and the band's sumptuous sound, particularly in the breathtaking final segment.
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