Darias Foror

Buddy Collette - Bossa Nova (1961) {P-Vine Japan Mini LP PCD-20175 rel 2012}
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© 1961, 2012 Crown Jazz / P-Vine Japan | PCD-20175 | Mini LP
Jazz / Bossa Nova / Samba Jazz / Latin Jazz / Saxophone / Flute

A really cool bit of bossa jazz from reedman Buddy Collette – an artist who's not as well associated with the genre as Stan Getz or Paul Desmond – but who really cooks nicely here! The setting is relatively lean and groovy – with guitar from Howard Roberts, bass from Mel Pollan, and percussion from Leo Acosta and Darias – both of whom bring a nice sort of west coast vibe to the set, one that's different from some of the Verve bossa modes of the time. Jim Helms handled the arrangements, with a nice airy sort of mode – and Buddy plays both tenor and flute, on titles that include "Nao Pode Ser", "Porque De Moras", "A Pele Do Marfin", "A Meie Noite", "Samba Da Tartaruga", and "Amor Levado".

Buddy Collette - Jazz Heat Bongo Beat (1959) {Blue Moon BMCD1604 rel 2000}
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© 1959, 2000 Crown / Blue Moon | BMCD1604
Jazz / Cool / West Coast Jazz / Latin Jazz / Flute

Liner notes from LP. It begins simply. The rhythm mounts, gradually becoming more complex. Enter the darting, graceful flute. Moments later, the piano and guitar make the pickup simultaneously. Now the pace is torrid. The performance frantic. It's JAZZ HEAT–BONGO BEAT! This is an exciting cohesion of authentic Latin music and American jazz… an unusual and profitable partnership into new and modern sounds. The rhythm section: Larry Bunker is the drummer; Tony Reyes, the bassist; on bongos, Carlos Mejia; and the conga drummer, Darias.