Ron Carter - Spanish Blue / Blu-spec CD

2013 Japanese CD reissue.

Ron Carter's CTI album from 1974 is a solid program that has two Spanish-flavored numbers and two traditional jazz compositions that feature  top-caliber musicians at their best.

"El Noche Sol" is influenced by Anadalucian folk music, as is the slower, soulful "Sabado Sombrero". Hubert Laws on flute is prominent on all four tracks and a highlight on the CD is the solo work by drummer Billy Cobham on "So What". The final track, "Arkansas", so named for a child's homework project, closes out the album.

Piano: Roland Hanna, Flute: Hubert Laws, Bass: Ron Carter, Guitar: Jay Berliner, Drums: Billy Cobham, Percussion: Ralph McDonald.