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Getz/Gilberto (1588341488)
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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 Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
This is another artist/arranger who shaped my childhood. My father was totally into the Afro-Cuban movement in jazz (thanks to Dizzy & company). He also loved Stan Getz. So a Getz/Joao Gilberto collaboration (arranged by Gil Evans) was a must-have in our home.
Everyone is familiar with the "Girl From Ipanema," and Joao's ethereal vocals in Portugese and Astrud's bright, clean vocals in English just make this a beauty. Add Getz' sensual saxophone riffs and Gil Evans' arrangements and you're in heaven. Enough said!
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Author: Guest
Another great product from Amazon. Arrived ahead of schedule & in great condition.
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Author: Guest
This 1963 album is one of the best examples of flawless bossa nova music to date. Stan Getz playing the saxophone, Joao Gilberto on guitar and Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano blend simultaneously into a uniquely talented trio of musicians as their hearts and minds create one exquisite song after another.
As another reviewer correctly notes, most of the songs on this CD were written by Antonio Carlos Jobim. He remains one of the most gifted musicians and composers to this day. I also especially liked Astrud Gilberto's singing in "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)." Yes, Astrud sometimes sang flat; but it is no matter here. It works beautifully to have her singing along with the music.
Another plus about this CD is the addition of two tracks that were not available on the original LP release: the 45 rpm issues of "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars.)" I really liked comparing the shorter 45 rpm versions to the original, longer versions of both songs.
The sound quality was very good but not quite perfect. There is a slight hissing in the background especially when I hear the saxophone being played solo by Getz. I looked in the liner notes and they do mention that there was some "tape delamination" on track five ("Corcovado") and that "some of the master takes have been faded longer or later than they were on the original LP issue." I wonder if this had anything to do with what I heard. In addition, the liner notes also offer a great essay by Doug Ramsey as well as the original liner notes for the LP. There are beautiful photos of Getz, Gilberto and Astrud.
This is a wonderful album to relax with or to play while you entertain company for dinner. The experience is sophisticated stylishness! The fact that most of the lyrics are in Portuguese is not a concern for those who do not understand the language; the music is so beautiful and the lyrics are so poetic anyway that the overall listening experience is memorable. Not only is this music timeless, it is so well performed with each and every subtle nuance that it possesses a universal appeal decades after its' release.
Highly recommended for bossa nova fans, fans of great Latin music and people who crave international music.
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Author: Guest
This is truly a classic Stan Getz album. His rich, distinctive tenor sax sound melts into the bossa nova beat as if he had invented it. Getz's smooth collaboration with Joao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, and Antonio Carlos Jobim produce silky, sensuous melodics on every track. This is a must-have for the longtime Getz fan or anyone who has just discovered the legendary 60's bossa nova genre.
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Author: Guest
One of my favorite CD's. I can listen to it repeatedly without complaint as I love Astrud's voice and style.
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