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Originally released in March 1964, this collaboration between saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist João Gilberto came at seemingly the end of the bossa nova craze Getz himself had sparked in 1962 with Jazz Samba, his release with American guitarist Charlie Byrd. Jazz Samba remains the only jazz album to reach number one in the pop charts. In fact, the story goes that Getz had to push for the release of Getz/Gilberto since the company did not want to compete with its own hit; it was a good thing he did. Getz/Gilberto, which featured composer Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano, not only yielded the hit "Girl from Ipanema" (sung by Astrud Gilberto, the guitarist's wife, who had no professional experience) but also "Corcovado" ("Quiet Night")--an instant standard, and the definitive version of "Desafinado". Getz/Gilberto spent 96 weeks in the charts and won four Grammys. It remains one of those rare cases in popular music where commercial success matches artistic merit. Bossa nova's "cool" aesthetic--with its understated rhythms, rich harmonies, and slightly detached delivery--had been influenced, in part, by cool jazz. Gilberto in particular was a Stan Getz fan. Getz, with his lyricism, the bittersweet longing in his sound, and his restrained but strong swing, was the perfect fit. His lines, at once decisive and evanescent, focus the rest of the group's performance without overpowering. A classic. --Fernando Gonzalez
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is probably the best Jazzy Samba albums I've heard, the deep soft voice of Joao Gilberto and quite striking Astrud, blended with a backdrop of Stan Getz sax....Its quite breathtaking....
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is simply one of the best musical works of the sixties and years ahead. The poetry is unique, a blend of portuguese, african and american life. Deserves an huge constellation, not only five stars.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I think you either have an innate love of this sort of music built in or it is something that will be totally lost on you ...if its there and you stumble across it you will never look back..
I already had 7 of the tracks on other cd's but the three i did'nt have are absolutely enchanting and worth the price on their own.
I could listen to this a thousand times and find something new in Stan Getz's incredible intonation every time.
If you hav'nt heard this stuff before,if you have an open mind,like walking on a deserted beach just where the sea meets the sand,if you love living ...you might just love this...
The best Bossa Nova there is.
I already had 7 of the tracks on other cd's but the three i did'nt have are absolutely enchanting and worth the price on their own.
I could listen to this a thousand times and find something new in Stan Getz's incredible intonation every time.
If you hav'nt heard this stuff before,if you have an open mind,like walking on a deserted beach just where the sea meets the sand,if you love living ...you might just love this...
The best Bossa Nova there is.
Mark
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Unbelievably Good
Music to totally relax you. The saxaphone playing is so melow and all tracks are good, several outstanding! I like to put this on whilst driving - chills you out! Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. WINFIELD
Desert Island Disk!
This is one of my favourite albums of all times, I must have listened to it 100 times more than any of my other albums (together with Sting's All This Time) and I still don't tire... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2009 by F. Buckingham
A pivotal album of the 20th Century
Antonio Carlos Jobim goes down with Lennon/McCartney, Gershwin, Amstrong as one of the most influential songwriter/stylists of the 20th century. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2008 by John Ferngrove
Sax Max
Bossa Nova was and is not to everybody's taste. Many jazz aficianados can't stand Astrud Gilberto's singing either. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2006 by Big A
Getting in the groove
Great album for bossa nova. Fun to listen and get in the groove of dreaming of Brazil.. or mellow enough to have in the background for a wine party.
Published on 31 Dec 2005 by "lilbrowngirl"
Pure Cool
I've been listening to jazz for about 5 years now and wanting to broaden my taste i thought this would be a good direction to go. And what a direction to go!! Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2004 by Mr. C. Garfield
splended recommended!
Well have to say this album to me is not just a great album, but an album that has changed my life towards jazz music. It is this album that i am now in love with Jazz music. Read more
Published on 12 April 2003 by dreamkev888
A great latin influence jazz album
This album is widely accepted as a classic of its type (that being a latin influenced west coast jazz). Because of that maybe some would argue it deserves 5 stars. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2003 by Mr. A. J. Frost
a summer breeze in music
The shimmery sounds and understated playing and vocals make this gorgeous album a must for anyone with even the most passing interest in jazz. Read more
Published on 5 May 2000
Put on this record and just relax.
This is one of Stan Getz best work. We live in such a harsh reality, so it's time you buy this record so that you can remember how beatiful the world and music can be.
Published on 11 Jan 2000
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