Product details
- Label Verve Records
- Artist Stan Getz
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2018
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Getz / Gilberto by Stan Getz featuring João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Stan Getz delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Stan Getz leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. Featuring João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim – each adding layers of complexity. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Getz / Gilberto," released in 1964, stands as a seminal masterpiece that not only defined the bossa nova genre but also showcased the exquisite synergy between American jazz and Brazilian rhythms. This groundbreaking album features the smooth, tenor saxophone of Stan Getz intertwined with the velvety vocals of Brazilian artist João Gilberto, creating a lush soundscape that transports listeners to the sun-soaked beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Songs like "The Girl from Ipanema," with its iconic melody and languorous groove, encapsulate the essence of a culture ripe with romance and leisure, making it not just an album but a timeless experience. The collaboration with composer Antônio Carlos Jobim further elevates the work, establishing a lush blend of jazz improvisation and bossa nova sophistication that is unparalleled in music history.
Owning "Getz / Gilberto" is akin to possessing a piece of cultural art that transcends time and geography. Its historic Grammy win for Album of the Year reflects its
Pressing Details:
Limited pressing sold [originally] only through The Sound Of Vinyl
Track Listing:
A1. The Girl From Ipanema
A2. Doralice
A3. P'ra Machucar Meu Coração (To Hurt My Heart)
A4. Desafinado
B1. Corcovado
B2. Só Danço Samba (Jazz Samba)
B3. O Grande Amor
B4. Vivo Sonhando
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Stan Getz
Supporting Artists: João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Verve Records
Catalog Number: 5355156
Release Year: 2018
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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