album · April 1, 1969
America the Beautiful – An Account of its Disappearance
DCC Compact Classics, Inc.See this day
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A posthumous collection of recordings from 1967, "America the Beautiful" captures McFarland in a transitional period, blending his adventurous jazz sensibilities with elements of soul and Latin music.
- The album was released four years after McFarland's death in 1971.
- This album was released on the Skye label, founded by his friend and collaborator Gábor Szabó.
- The recording features a unique ensemble including singer Astrud Gilberto and guitarist Joe Pass.
Gary McFarland was an American jazz arranger, composer, vibraphonist, and educator. At the time of this release, he was a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene of the late 1960s.
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