Vince Guaraldi Trio - Jazz Impressions Of Black Orpheus (Fantasy)

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Jazz Impressions Of Black Orpheus (Fantasy, 3337)

Jazz versions of broadway shows and movie melodies were very popular in the late 50s-at the start of 60s, this one  features jazz variations on Black Orpheus, movie highly influenced by bossa nova invasion in 60s. 

Though the music is not essential, this record contains some interesting chord combinations and clever moves from themes into modern jazz improvisations. 

Original Fantasy pressing is on red vinyl.

The trio:
Vince Guaraldi (piano)

Monte Budwig (bass)

Colin Bailey (drums)

The songs are:
A1. Samba De Orpheus
A2. Manha De Carnaval
A3. Musso Amor
A4. Generique

B1. Cast Your Fate To The Wind

B2. Moon River

B3. Alma-Ville
B4. Since I Fell For You

The featured composition is Moon River, written by Henri Manchini and widely known for the version, sung in Breakfast At Tiffany's.