Recorded on October 14, 1972
Braff and Larkins made some wonderful duo recordings for Vanguard in 1956 while John Hammond was producing records for the label. [These record have been reissued on Vanguard as Duets, Vol. 1 (1999) and Duets, Vol. 2 (2000).] That's why this 1972 collaboration for Hank O'Neal's Chiaroscuro label is titled The Grand Reunion.
Braff makes a gorgeous sound on the cornet, conjuring the spirit of Louis Armstrong. Larkins has a velvety touch, and his playing is beautifully lyrical. This disc is proof that music doesn't necessarily have to be "contemporary" to be vital and heart-felt.
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