A West Coast chamber masterpiece that combines classical and jazz
This album by LA Four focuses on Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess," featuring virtuoso musicians such as Ray Brown and Bud Shank.
This is an intelligent and intimate ensemble work by some of West Coast jazz's most accomplished musicians. The quartet, comprised of Ray Brown (bass), Bud Shank (saxophone/flute), Laurindo Almeida (guitar), and Shelly Manne (drums), fuses the delicacy of classical music with the improvisational quality of jazz. The album includes a jazz interpretation of "Pavane for a Dead Princess," as well as tracks like "Rainy Day" and "Misty." The sophisticated playing of each member creates a captivating elegance and tranquility.
