Release Date: 18 August 2017
Label: El / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929333130
Description
For many, bossa nova is defined by the first three albums of Joao Gilberto and it has been said that if bossa found its Jesus in Gilberto, Its god was Antonio Carlos Jobim, a songwriting genius, who effortlessly composed much of the movement's prodigious songbook. Jobim, it was, who together with the poet Vinicius de Moraes, created the song that would put bossa nova on the world stage, ‘Garota de Ipanema’ (The Girl From Ipanema). •But it was Joao Gilberto who sculpted the sound of bossa. From his guitar came the rhythm, a simplified, cool, understated version of samba; an essay in refinement. And in addition to this new way of playing the guitar, Gilberto introduced a singing style which was soft and delicate, without any of the histrionics of Samba-canção. •Tom Jobim produced and arranged Joao Gilberto's first and second albums and half of the third. These historic records feature definitive versions of Jobim’s compositions which have subsequently become world famous. Among them, ‘Desafinado’ (Off-Key), ‘Samba da uma nota so’ (One-Note Samba), and the song which, to this day, remains bossa nova's anthem, ‘Chega de saudade’ (No More Blues). •Our presentation features all of Jobim compositions recorded by Gilberto during this period, along with his interpretations of songs Jobim wrote for the film, Black Orpheus.
Tracklisting
Kevin Ayers
Wrath
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tigertailz
The Fall
Joao Gilberto
Joao Gilberto
Joao Gilberto
Joao Gilberto
Various Artists
Joao Gilberto
Joao Gilberto
Joao Gilberto
