L.A. Four - Just Friends

Label:	Hi-Res Music
Genre:	Jazz
Product No.:	CHRM 2014
UPC:	821218201498
Availability:	In Stock
Category:	DVD Audio

• Description
• Tracks (5)
• Reviews (1)

Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida and Bud Shank on alto sax recorded music in the mid-1950s that set the stage for Bossa Nova. Two decades later they came together with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne (who was soon succeeded by Jeff Hamilton) as the LA 4 to create highly-appealing music that crossed many boundaries.

1. Nouveau Bach

2. Carinhoso

3. Just Friends

4. Love Medley

5. Spain

Customer Reviews (4.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

Odd combo posted on 09/11/2025 4 Stars Reviewer: Jimmy James Great sounding DVD/DVD-A. Odd combo of musicians but it mostly works. Anything with Ray Brown is gonna be good. The mix favors Bud Shank and he is way too loud. A lot of space on this disc is occupied by Bud's horn so be prepared. Their take on Chick Corea's SPAIN is especially good and closes out the session.

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