Recorded in 1969, Gary McFarland's 'America the Beautiful' offers a unique jazz-fusion interpretation of the patriotic standard, featuring a lineup that included some of the era's most adventurous musicians.
- The album was recorded in New York City in 1969, with McFarland producing for his own Skye Records label.
- It featured a notable cast of musicians including Rundgren, Richard Davis, and Donald MacDonald.
- This was one of McFarland's final recordings before his untimely death in 1971.
Gary McFarland was an American jazz arranger, vibraphonist, and composer, best known for his work in the 1960s. His career as a recording artist for labels like Impulse! and Verve was cut short by his early death in 1971, making this 1969 Skye release a late-career entry.
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