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One of the biggest-selling jazz albums of all time, not to mention bossa nova's finest moment, Getz/Gilberto trumped Jazz Samba by bringing two of bossa nova's greatest innovators -- guitarist/singer Joao Gilberto and composer/pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim -- to New York to record with Stan Getz. The results were magic. Ever since Jazz Samba, the jazz marketplace had been flooded with bossa nova albums, and the overexposure was beginning to make the music seem like a fad. Getz/Gilberto made bossa nova a permanent part of the jazz landscape not just with its unassailable beauty, but with one of the biggest smash hit singles in jazz history -- "The Girl from Ipanema," a Jobim classic sung by Joao's wife, Astrud Gilberto, who had never performed outside of her own home prior to the recording session. Beyond that, most of the Jobim songs recorded here also became standards of the genre: "Corcovado" (which featured another vocal by Astrud), "So Danço Samba," "O Grande Amor," and a new version of "Desafinado." With such uniformly brilliant material, it's no wonder the album was such a success but, even apart from that, the musicians all play with an effortless grace that's arguably the fullest expression of bossa nova's dreamy romanticism ever brought to American listeners. Getz himself has never been more lyrical, and Gilberto and Jobim pull off the harmonic and rhythmic sophistication of the songs with a warm, relaxed charm. This music has nearly universal appeal; it's one of those rare jazz records about which the purist elite and the buying public are in total agreement. Beyond essential. [This edition of the album is presented in SACD format.] ~ Steve Huey
Personnel: Stan Getz (tenor saxophone); Joao Gilberto (vocals, guitar); Astrud Gilberto (vocals); Antonio Carlos Jobim (piano); Milton Banana (drums).
Recording information: A&R Studios, New York, NY (03/18/1963/03/19/1963).
Editor: Peter Pullman.Down Beat (9/97, p.54) - 4 1/2 stars (out of 5) - "...[the] 20-bit digital remastering...gives the breezy Brazilian lilt added warmth..." JazzTimes (11/94, pp.88-89) - "...essential for all serious jazz collections...served as proof that it is possible for music to be both artistically and commercially successful...this relatively sparse setting with the great Getz perfectly fit the music, resulting in a true gem..." Vibe (12/99, p.158) - Included in Vibe's 100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century
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New Life for an Old Classic Rarely has a beloved, older icon been restored to sound so fresh and life-like. This SACD remastering is better than its orignal vinyl counterpart played back on a $6500 turntable, arm and phono combination. Bravo VERVE! Submitted by williamroconnell (Los Angeles, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 4 of 5 found this helpful.
Outsatnding in SACD This has been a classic over the years and the SACD sound is outstanding, this is my 3rd copy, starting with the LP. Submitted by btmort (Ukiah, Ca) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful.
Great Sounding SACD Great Sounding SACD Submitted by jsny44 (Long Island, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Wonderful music and great sounding SACD This recording is just a must.
SACD edition is wonderful. I've been listening for this record (Lp&CD) for more than 15 years! It's simply one the best within Bossa Nova. Submitted by Andreas (Sweden) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
BOSSA NOVA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bossa Noca was the greatest thing that have happened in Brazilian Music...And this is an historic CD!!! I'm very very happy and thanks CD Universe for the kindness!!! Submitted by a reviewer (Belo Horizonte MG BRAZIL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
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