The Jack Wilson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers Brazilian Mancini (Translucent Coral Vinyl/Limited Edition)

* THE JACK WILSON QUARTET FEATURING ROY AYERS/ FRIDAY MUSIC VINYL SERIES CONTINUES!!!

* CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE LEGENDARY HENRY MANCINI

* CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF "JACK WILSON PLAYS BRAZILIAN MANCINI"

* LEGENDARY 1965 RECORDING SESSION WITH JACK WILSON, ROY AYERS & ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM a/k/a TONY BRAZIL

* CORAL TRANSLUCENT VINYL PRESENTATION

* PRESENTED IN LONG OUT OF PRINT ORIGINAL VAULT RECORDS LP ARTWORK

* PRODUCED BY JACK LEWERKE

* MASTERED IMPECCABLY FROM THE VAULT RECORDS MONOPHONIC RECORDINGS BY JOE REAGOSO (JACK WILSON/EARTH WIND & FIRE/WEATHER REPORT) INCLUDES STELLAR BRAZILIAN JAZZ INTERPRETATIONS OF MANCINI CLASSICS:

"MR.LUCKY" "BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S" "BLUE SATIN" "DEAR HEART" & "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES" FEATURED MUSICIANS: JACK WILSON, ROY AYERS, CHICO BATERA & SEBASTIAO NETO (Sergio Mendes) & THE ACCLAIMED SUPERSTAR COMPOSER/GUITARIST "TONY BRAZIL"

“Jack Wilson plays Brazilian Mancini” was a brilliant take on the mega successful Henry Mancini catalog, done with the sophistication and class that this celebrated pianist and his renown team of musicians could only perform. The 1965 Vault Records release features the stellar vibes of Roy Ayers throughout the session, which also includes top players like percussionist Chico Batera & bassist Sebastiao Neto both from the Sergio Mendes band, plus a very famous Brazilian guitarist/composer “Tony Brazil” rounding out the quintet with his legendary guitar style.

“Blue Satin” sets the tone for this mellow groove, as both Jack Wilson and Roy Ayers instruments bring out the best of this Mancini classic, followed by other favorites like “Days of Wine and Roses” “Mr. Lucky” “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” and a funky upbeat take on “Dear Heart.”

The original 1965 Vault Records session is now being celebrated with this amazing release, Friday Music is pleased to revisit on Translucent Coral Vinyl the super rare "Jack Wilson Plays Brazilian Mancini" in stellar monophonic sound.

Produced by Jack Lewerke and Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso from the Vault monophonic recordings, this very hip tribute to the sounds of Henry Mancini will also be presented in its long out of print Vault Records Lp artwork featuring the cool designs of Rod Dyer and Moira Dyer.

The late Jack Wilson would go on to record more groundbreaking albums for Vault and Blue Note, while also lending his magic touch to other recordings and arrangements for superstars like Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Julie London, Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughan.

Get ready now to groove to a very soulful tribute to the sound of the legendary Henry Mancini by jazz great Jack Wilson and Roy Ayers and their definitive team of amazing musicians.

Tracklist

DISC 1

SIDE 1

1. Blue Satin - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

2. Days Of Wine And Roses - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

3. Sally's Tomato - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

4. Softly - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

SIDE 2

1. Lujon - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

2. Mr. Lucky - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

3. Breakfast At Tiffany's - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

4. Dear Heart - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers

5. Night Flower - The Jack WIlson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers