Laurindo Almeida - Concert Creations for Guitar by Laurindo Almeida (1949)

Hello, good evening! I believe this is the oldest LP already available at Loronix. Another awesome Jorge Mello’s contribution. This is the first album released by Laurindo Almeida in the United States, after a period of intense activity as part of Stan Keaton Orchestra. We all know what happened in the following years, Laurindo Almeida recorded three albums with Bud Shank that are considered precursors of Bossa Nova and became a celebrated musician. Perhaps it would be wiser to wait for 2009 to celebrate this LP 60th years anniversary, however, could not resist, for the happiness of everybody. Let’s see.

This is Laurindo Almeida – Concert Creations for Guitar by Laurindo Almeida (1949), for Capitol, featuring Laurindo Almeida guitar and arrangements on top of a very versatile repertoire, including Laurindo Almeida compositions, Johann Sebastian Bach and arrangements by Laurindo Almeida. I think this album speaks by itself. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Loronix Samba Saturday. Tracks include:

01 - Bourree (Johnann Sebastian Bach)
02 - Mystified (Laurindo Almeida)
03 - Malagena (Ernesto Lecuana)
04 - Sueno (Dream) (Laurindo Almeida)
05 - Insomnia (Laurindo Almeida)
06 - Eili-Eili (traditional)
07 - Braziliance (Laurindo Almeida)
08 - Tea for Two (Vincent Youmanns / Irving Caesar)