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One of those great records from the 70s that makes you say “man, Phil Woods was hip!” The session was cut in London with an electrified big band led by Chris Gunning, and featuring keyboards by the groovy Gordon Beck – kind of a blend of strings, keys, and woodwinds – providing some lush backdrops that allow Phil to really open up on some great solos. The style is similar to Phil’s album Images, done with Michel Legrand – but with some more electric touches – and like that album, it’s got a wonderfully fluid, lyrical approach that’s quite different from the harder-jamming fusion albums Woods cut in Europe (Dusty Groove).

Track listing:

1.Canto De Ossanha 4:55
2.Let Me 3:58
3.O Morro 4:20
4.Chaldean Prayer 8:56
5.Sails 3:56
6.Roses 4:24
7.Without You 4:14
8.Portrait Of Julia 5:06
9.Jesse 4:14
10.Menino Das Laranjas 2:42

Personnel:

Phil Woods – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone

Chris Gunning Orchestra

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Label: RCA – PL 11800
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1976