Bud Shank & Laurindo Almeida – Holiday in Brazil | An Unusual Impex Release

A look at Holiday in Brazil from Bud Shank & Laurindo Almeida, reissued by Impex Records. This is not an obvious title, but one that reveals more with time—an intimate early stereo recording with a distinct character and a subtle Brazilian influence that sits just beneath the surface. If you’d like to go deeper, I’ve written a full review here: https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2026/4/19/asldnha4jl6qrong039z69k0wa4iuy ⸻ Production Details: • Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering • Pressed at RTI on 180g vinyl • Stoughton jacket ⸻ #vinyl #audiophile #jazz #impex #recordreview 00:00 Introduction 00:16 An Unusual Impex Release 01:15 Early Stereo Presentation 01:53 Musical Character 02:27 Intimacy And Balance 02:54 Compositions 03:13 Sonic Highlights 04:27 Final Thoughts 04:57 Label and Jacket 06:07 Conclusion