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+ 1/2 stars...World Music from Guitarist Larry Coryell

Steve Vrana | Aurora, NE | 03/19/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Two years before the release of Paul Simon's GRACELAND and the accompanying increase in awareness of world music, Larry Coryell travelled to Brazil and created this low-key recording in Brazil, which features many native performers--including vocalist Dori Caymmi who is featured on several cuts. Coryell is backed by a 9-piece band, including drummer Billy Cobham (who worked with Miles Davis and John McLaughlin) and saxophonist Donald Harrison, who should have gotten co-billing on this CD in that he has has many solos as Coryell himself. Overall, this is a fairly laid back affair. Coryell does a nice job of blending the local musical influences, but except for the 9-minute "Vera Cruz" that closes the album, the music seldon catches fire. Instead, it too often becomes little more than pleasant mood music."

Coryell - Live From Bahia

Mozal | USA | 09/04/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you like Brazilian Jazz this is a great CD to listen to. And if you also like Coryell - this is one of his most consistent and well done recordings! A+++++++++++ The Video of the live concert version is also a must to have!"