For more than half a century, bossa nova’s appeal has been international. The bossa nova explosion of the late ’50s and early ’60s had both Brazilian participation (Antonio Carlos Jobim, João & Astrud Gilberto, Luiz [More]
This recording is a true gem in Charlie Byrd‘s extensive discography. What makes it special is that there is a de-emphasis on bossa nova (there are still a few tunes), freeing up Byrd to explore [More]
What’s New? is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, his second for RCA Victor featuring performances by Rollins with Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Ben Riley, Dennis Charles, Frank Charles, Willie Rodriguez and Candido. AllMuѕіс [More]
Track listing: 01. Quincy Jones and His Orchestra – Soul Bossa Nova (02:47) 02. Stan Getz – O Grande Amor (04:39) 03. Milt Jackson – Jazz Bossa Nova (03:01) 04. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 [More]
Charlie Byrd at the Village Vanguard is a live album by American jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd featuring tracks recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963. The album [More]
Bud Shank & His Brazilian Friends is an album by saxophonist Bud Shank with pianist/composer João Donato released on the Pacific Jazz label. Track listing: “Sausalito” – 3:53 “Minha Saudade” (João Donato, João Gilberto) – [More]