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Amoroso is an album by João Gilberto, released in 1977. It is an album that uses an orchestral arrangement to produce the Brazilian sound of bossa nova. The album features Gilberto on vocals and guitar, backed by an string orchestra arranged and conducted by German arranger, Claus Ogerman. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Jazz Vocal Performance” at the 1978 Grammy awards.

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Customers love this album’s Brazilian music, with one noting its stellar guitar and compositions. They appreciate the singer’s dreamy voice, and one customer mentions how he invented a new style of singing.

Track listing

Side one

1. “‘S Wonderful”
George GershwinIra Gershwin
4:07
2. “Estate”
Bruno MartinoBruno Brighetti
6:30
3. “Tin Tin por Tin Tin”
Haroldo BarbosaGeraldo Jaques
3:37
4. “Besame Mucho” Consuelo Velázquez 8:43

Side two
1. “Wave” Antonio Carlos Jobim 4:35
2. “Caminha Cruzados”
Antonio Carlos JobimNewton Mendonça
6:12
3. “Triste” Antonio Carlos Jobim 3:35
4. “Zingaro”
Antonio Carlos JobimChico Buarque
6:23

Personnel

João Gilberto – guitar, vocals
Grady Tate – drums
Joe Correro – drums
Jim Hughart – bass
Ralph Grierson – keyboards
Claus Ogerman – arranger, conductor
Israel Baker – concertmaster

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Released: 1977
Recorded: November 1976 – January 1977
Studio
Rosebud, New York (November 17-19, 1976)
Capitol, Hollywood (January 3-7, 1977)
Length: 44:48
72:51 (1993 CD Rerelease, combined with Brasil)
Label: Warner Bros. (BS 3053)
Producer: Helen Keane, Tommy LiPuma