Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music, which was developed and popularized in the 1950s and 1960s and is today one of the best-known Brazilian music styles abroad. The phrase bossa nova means literally “new trend” or “new wave” A lyrical fusion of samba and jazz, bossa nova acquired a large following in the 1960s, initially among young musicians and college students. (by wikipedia)
In the late 1950s and early ’60s, songwriters like the classically-trained Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim and the soft-voiced guitarist João Gilberto created a smoother, jazz-influenced version of the Samba – which itself was a product of the nation’s poorer classes. Middle-class Brazilians preferred the newer sound, which was dubbed Bossa Nova, or “The New Way.” Bossa Nova is velvet sophistication atop a feathery five-against-four rhythm, and is most famously epitomized by Gilberto’s “Girl from Ipanema.” American jazzmen like Stan Getz – who went on to collaborate frequently with Gilberto and Herbie Mann visited Brazil and brought the Bossa Nova to international attention. Some commercial distortion followed, but Bossa Nova continues to influence modern Brazilian pop and other regional styles today. (by urbandictionary.com)
And here´s a rare sampler … I found in the net many, many years ago .. .compiled by a Mr. “GB” …
And: the music is much better than this more or less silly cover … !!!
Tracklist:
01. Grupo Cabana: One Note Samba (Jobim) 2.34
02. Dick Farney: Valsa De Uma Cidade (Veleso) 2.57
03. Eumir Deodato: O Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved) (Jobim/de Moraes) 3.14
04. Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars: Petite Fleur (Bechet) 2.14
05. Os Carioquinhas: Gadu Namorando (Lalau/Vermelho) 1.57
06. Baden Powell: Improviso Em Bossa Nova (Powell) 2.09
07. Sergio Mendes: Oba La La (Gilberto) 2.30
08. Grupo Cabana: Favela (Jobim/de Moraes) 3.38
09. Waltel Branco: Deixa A Nega Gingar (de Castro) 2.08
10. Roberto Menescal: Surf Board (Jobim) 2.08
11. Quincy Jones: Se E Tarde Me Pardoa (Lyra/Boscoli) 4.25
12. Antonio Carlos Jobim & Claus Ogerman: Agua De Beber (Jobim/de Moraes) 2.52
13. Meirelles E Copa 5: Diz Que Fui Por Ai (Rocha/Keti) 1.37
14. Oscar Castro Neves: Chora Tua Tristeza (Castro Neves/Bonfa/Schiffrin) 1.36
15. Cal Tjader: Souled On (Tjader) 4.21
16. Antonio Carlos Jobim: Stone Flower (Jobim) 3.26
17. Joao Donato: Sambou Sambou (Mello/Donato) 2.19
18. Walter Wanderley: Bicho Do Mato (Ben) 1.54
19. Rio 65 Trio: Upa Neguinho (Lobo/Guarnieri) 2.08
20. Quincy Jones: Soul Bossa Nova (Jones) 2.48
21. Roberto Menescal: Surfboard (Jobim) 2.08
22. Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars: Desafinado (Jobim) 3.11
23. Sabastio Tapajos: Rio Das Ostras (Silveira) 2.25
Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995) was a Brazilian virtuoso guitarist and composer who made many recordings of enduring impact in classical, jazz and Latin genres. He is widely credited, with fellow artist Bud Shank, for creating the fusion of Latin and jazz which came to be known as the jazz samba. Almeida was the first artist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. His discography encompasses more than a hundred recordings over five decades. (by wikipedia)
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