Today in Jazz History

Stone Flower is the sixth studio album led by Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist and singer Antonio Carlos Jobim. It was recorded over seven sessions at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in New Jersey and released on the CTI label July 7, 1970. April 23rd of that year was the second of those seven sessions.

Musicians featured on the nine tracks include Hubert Laws on flute, saxophonist Joe Farrell, trombonist Urbie Green, bassist Ron Carter and percussionist Airto Moreira, as well as Jobim himself playing keyboards, guitar and singing. The group was conducted by Eumir Deodato, who also wrote arrangements and played some guitar on the album. Of the nine songs on the record, all but one was composed by Jobim.

Here is a link to a track from the album:

"STONE FLOWER"