Antonio Carlos Jobim Wonderful World Of CD - Import

Recorded live at the Centro Cultural Banco Do Brasil, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in January 1990.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM is a 1965 release by the master of modern bossa nova. Jobim's fine songwriting is apparent on "She's a Carioca" and "A Felicidade," among others, and Nelson Riddle's wonderful arrangements and bandleading make this a keeper.

If one can get past the awkward Norman Gimbel translations "She's a Carioca" and "Bonita," this is a felicitous (felicidade!) meeting between hemispheres, and not as muzaky as Jobim's later sessions with Claus Ogerman on A&M. In fact, this is one of arranger Nelson Riddle's finest dates; he truly outdoes himself on the beautifully concise "Felicidade," a lone trombone shadowing Jobim's wistful voice and emphatic guitar wherever they wander. As for Jobim, his phonetic English aside, he had the gritty vocal chops to make it as a performer in this country and elsewhere. Of course, being the greatest popular composer since Cole Porter, he really didn't have to.

2001 reissue of 1965 album, remastered from the original analogue tapes and packaged in a digipak. 12 tracks.

TOM CANTA VINICIUS: AO VIVO was recorded in 1990 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the death of composer Vinicius DeMoraes.

Personnel: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Paulo Jobim (vocals, guitar); Danilo Caymmi (vocals, flute); Paula Morelenbaum (vocals); Jacques Morelenbaum (cello).Record Collector (magazine) (p.84) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The Portugese-language versions of such landmark compositions as 'Agua De Beber,' 'A Felicidade,' 'Favela (O Morro Nao Tem Vez) and Samba Do Aviao linger longest in the memory."