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In the 1970s, Ray Brown collaborated with Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida on the album Bach Ground Blues & Green, which gave rise to the L.A. Four with Almeida, Bud Shank, and Shelly Manne in 1974. The L.A. Four evolved into a versatile group, blending bossa nova, swing, classical, blues, and funk. Despite challenges in the U.S. jazz scene, their albums showcased Brown's musical development.  When drummer Jeff Hamilton joined, he added a new dynamic to the group before they disbanded in the early '80s.