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- Artist: Airto
- Total time: 47:23
- Availability: Sold out
- Item #: 20510307
- Your Price: $19.98
Review
Other than a couple of obscure efforts for Buddah in 1970, this was percussionist Airto's debut as a leader, and this is still his most famous record. A brass section arranged by Don Sebesky is heard on two tracks, and such all-stars as keyboardist Chick Corea, flutist Hubert Laws, the reeds of Joe Farrell, and even pianist Keith Jarrett and guitarist George Benson make worthwhile appearances. Flora Purim joins Airto in the one vocal piece ("Free"), and "Return to Forever" receives an early recording. The music combines together jazz, Brazilian music, and aspects of fusion and funk quite successfully. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music GuideTrack Listing
| 1. Return to Forever | 10:17 | |
| 2. Flora's Song | 8:30 | |
| 3. Free | 11:50 | |
| 4. Lucky Southern | 2:36 | |
| 5. Creek (Arroio) | 6:12 | |
| 6. So Tender [#] | 5:01 | |
| 7. Jequié [#] | 2:57 |
Details of This Recording
- Label: Columbia
- Credits:
- George Benson: Guitar
- Ron Carter: Bass
- Keith Jarrett: Piano
- Hubert Laws: Flute
- Mel Davis: Trumpet
- Jay Berliner: Guitar
- Airto Moreira: Percussion
- Wayne Andre: Trombone
- Barnett Brown: Trombone
- Garnett Brown: Trombone
- Stanley Clarke: Bass
- Burt Collins: Trumpet
- Chick Corea: Piano
- Joe Farrell: Flute
- Flora Purim: Vocals
- Alan Rubin: Trumpet
- Nelson Ayres: Piano
- Joe Wallace: Trombone
- Additional Info:
- Don Sebesky: Arranger
- Rudy Van Gelder: Engineer
- Creed Taylor: Producer
- Didier C. Deutsch: Liner Notes
- Bob Ciano: Design
- Pete Turner: Photography
- Styles:
- Fusion
- Latin Jazz
- Brazil
- Brazilian Jazz
- Crossover Jazz
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