Larry Goldings - Caminhos Cruzados (1994)

Listening to this CD, it is surprising to note that few bossa nova records up to now have featured organs. Larry Goldings's subtle style (a laid-back Jimmy Smith) perfectly fits the idiom and some of the selections performed on his set are given straight-ahead sections for variety. The music is mostly easy listening with an appealing ensemble sound, consistently excellent concise solos from Goldings and guitarist Peter Bernstein, and tasteful backup from drummer Bill Stewart and percussionist Guilherme Franco. The three guest appearances by Joshua Redman make one wish that he were on more tracks for his tenor fits very comfortably into this setting. - by Scott Yanow, AMG

Tracks:
1. So Danco Samba (Jazz Samba) (Antonio Carlos Jobim/Vinicius de Moraes) 5:44
2. Caminhos Cruzados (Antonio Carlos Jobim) 7:22
3. Ho-Ba-La-La-La (Joao Gilberto) 3:59
4. O Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved) (Antonio Carlos Jobim/Vinicius de Moraes) 4:40
5. Where or When (Lorenz Hart/Richard Rodgers) 6:23
6. Manine (Larry Goldings) 5:56
7. Avarandado (Caetano Veloso) 4:04
8. Serenata (Leroy Anderson/Mitchell Parish) 5:02
9. Menina Moca (Luiz Antonio) 5:20
10. Words (Larry Goldings) 5:50
11. Una Mas (Kenny Dorham) 6:22

Personnel:
Larry Goldings (Hammond Organ)
Peter Bernstein (Guitar)
Bill Stewart (Drums)
Guilherme Franco (Percussion)
Joshua Redman (Tenor Saxophone) - 1,5,10

reup: 26 November 2010