the concord jazz heritage series La Pelote Records Rock Style Prog Rock

Rock Style Prog Rock

trading solos and ideas with the directness of musicians who've lived this music

The standards-plus-one approach grounds these improvisers in familiar harmonic territory while their individual approaches create constantly surprising reinterpretations

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this compilation is indispensable

the concord jazz heritage series La Pelote Records Rock Style Prog RockThe L. A. 4 emerged from the West Coast cool jazz tradition, bringing together sophisticated post bop sensibilities with contemporary elegance. This 1998 Heritage Series collection showcases their refined approach to standards and original compositions. The sound is understated and intelligentvibraphone, saxophone, and bass moving with conversational ease. Tracks like "Carioca Hills" and "Watch What Happens" demonstrate their gift for lyrical