Paul Desmond - Bossa Antigua CD

 Paul, Jim, Connie, and Gene. What more do you need.
This CD features two of the best rhythm men who ever played. Gene Wright and Connie Kay play as though they were joined at the hip rather than just casual players on an obscure CD. I love Connie Kay and get caught up listening to him and forgeting about how talented and melodic Desmond and Hall are. This is a series of beautiful tunes played by accomplished musicians.
Submitted by a reviewer (Portland, Oregon) 
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 Great Music lives on...
The music on this recording is great! It clearly demonstrates Desmond's love for the Bossa Nova rhythm. Due to the recording techniques of the day, the recording itself sounds a bit dated (the reason for the rating of 4 instead of 5), but the music still shines through. In addition to Desmond's distinctive playing style, the listener also gets the benefit of Jim Hall's subtle stylings on guitar. Any Desmond fan should have this recording in his/her collection.
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 Desmond and Hall , Excellent Again
I grew up listening to Paul Desmond as my stepfather is a true jazz afficiando(sp).But it wasn't until I was an adult that I really appreciated how great Desmond is. This recording finds Paul and Jim Hall( guitar) together again playing a South American sound that Hall brought back from Brazil. Mellow alto sax with that tradmark " dry martini" sound of Desmond and Halls efficent crisp guitar work,really a keeper. This CD has been in my rotation since I got it. Buy this CD , if you do not love Paul Desmond , You will.
Submitted by cjchickering (Michigan)
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 Paul Desmond and Jim Hall, enough said.
I believe this group has recorded some of the best Bossa Nova I have heard. Desmond is not shackled by Brubeck's lock-step playing and is free as a bird on this CD. How can I say enough about Connie Kay. He is the best. This is a beautiful blend of musicians playing beautiful music.
Submitted by tom (Portland Or)
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