Stan Getz - Getz/Gilberto

I discovered Astrud Gilberto quite by accident when rummaging thru my sister's extensive jazz album collection...

Really wanted to hear her defintive interpretations of 'Corcovado' (after being captivated by EBTG's brilliant drum 'n bass remake) and the seminal standard 'The Girl From Ipanema', and am really enjoying this album.

I bought the Getz/Gilberto cd and loved the collection. It is beautiful and romantic. I won't get tired playing this all over again. Getz' saxophone expertise adds a more romantic feel to the music. You would love to dance with the one you love.

Paying $3.99 for a jazz masterpiece that you don't own is a gift. Grab it!

Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Jobim, and others worked together and created a landmark in jazz and bossa nova, but that's not the reason you should listen to it. You should listen to this record because it's a great, beautiful slice of bossa nova. I don't know much about the genre, but genre matters not. This is great jazz, and they don't em' like this any more.

The playing on this record is ace, melancholy, moody, swinging. Joao plays some really good guitar, smooth, lovely, exotic, and melodic, and Getz swings and sings with the saxophone. While the lyrics by Jobim are in a different language, the music is pretty universal, and with Jobim's wife singing in English, you pretty much know what the songs are about. The rhythm section is very relaxing, and very smooth, pretty much what is demanded in an album such as this. This album of Bossa Nova is very different from what most people think when they of South American type of music (the latin stereotype probably defined by Santana).

The album is rather short, but that matters not, as there are no weak or average tracks on here. Even if you don't pay much attention, the album's mood and magic are obvious even if it doesn't require your undivided attention. The tracks that transcend merely good are excellent. The jazz standard, The Girl From Ipanpaneamsfl (AHHH!!!!!. What? I don't want to look it up, you know exactly what track I am talking about), has a great mood, and you can feel what the man is going through, the thing that crossed my mind was "______ look at him you ________! COME ON!" So Danco Samba is the most upbeat song on here, the name says it all. Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars and the third track with the long as _____ name, and the second track are more standouts. It also has one of my favorite love songs, Desafindo.

Oh, excuse me if I make a lot of mistakes on naming the songs off the top of my head, because the songs are extremely long and pretty much in a language I don't understand.

This album is just something that demands to be listened to, and that's the only thing that will do it justice, as many words just don't the sound justice. The two bonus tracks are just excuses for listening to two of the songs over again, and that's perfectly fine. While a bit overrated, give it a listen. No, scratch that, get lost in it, well, for me, records aren't merely a casual listen. Great together with Jazz Samba.

8/10

Wonderful and relaxing music. Very soft, wonderful sound tracks. There are two soundtracks of "The Girl From Ipanema," with the first being the ultimate recording. I would highly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys cool jazz or any relaxing International-style music.

In history, seemingly all great things are happenstance. One could certainly say the same about this serendipitous recording. A quiet, gentle, beautiful record of 8 songs (and 2 reprises) it created a time capsule of that era that surprisingly stands up to todays standards. A great album to relax to, put it on when you need to seriously unwind without drugs or alcohol. It works amazingly well.

You can't be a serious jazz fan and not own this album. That's for sure. I bought it expecting more, but it took me back to listening to my parents' records on the dining room floor in front of the console stereo. The sound and style are very dated, which is not necessarily a bad thing. And sure, I was young and carefree in the 60's, but I won't be playing this album much except when I need to practice some "Ipanema" licks before a gig. That is to say, as good as it is, and even though it is a cornerstone of Latin jazz, I won't listen to it very often, at all.

Simply the best Latin music on the planet. No dinner party should be without this one. Romance relaxation and rejuvenation, you can feel your blood pressure coming down while you're listening.
Saxophone at its sexiest.

I listened to this music back when it was first played and it was great. I purchased this CD as a gift for someone who is a fan of "Girl From Ipanema." However, I liked it so much I kept the CD.

It was first nostalgic but after listening to all of the CD it is classic Brazilian Music interpreted by one of the best American Saxophonist of his time and a wonderful voice. It is great having both renditions Portuguese and the 45rpm. GREAT ALBUM!!!

I read a review for this CD in one of my women's magazines as a good jazz blues cd that would be something you could throw in your cd player and play through during a dinner party or martini party. My husband and I love it. I was a bit skeptical when I saw how long it has been around, but we keep ours in our disc changer and play it often!

Need not to say this is a classic, the 8 songs from the original album are all worth more than 5 stars, but the bonus tracks "The girl from Ipanema" and "Corcovado" are not the ORIGINAL version of the 45 rpm singles, a regret to all the consumers. You can watch the original 45 rpm version of "The girl from Ipanema" on 'YouTube', the MTV showing Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz performing the song before some female audience, Astrud was sitting among the audience when she started singing. The opening of the song is an intro of vibraphone (which was seen in the MTV and was a major instrument in the song), not the humming by Joao Gilberto. Besides, I believe the single version of Corcovado (Quiet Nights) is the version available in "Getz Au Go Go" (please noted that even though "Getz Au Go Go" is listed as a live recording, in fact it is a studio recording with overdubbed applause as revealed by the producer Phil Schaap). Furthermore, this REMASTERED version has the left and right channel reversed as compared with the earlier version of this CD(without the bonus tracks) released in the 80's. If Verve couldn't locate the 45 rpm originals from its vault, that's fine, but it should do more research work than to give us incorrect information and created edited versions of the songs to fool us, which is very dishonest.

....than this. Some very good albums may define a singer; some great ones, like "Tapestry" and "No Secrets", can define a whole generation. Here, we have an album so great we could use it to define "music".

There are conflicting stories as to how this recording, or, at least, Astrud Gilberto's part in it, came to be. At this distance in time, who cares? The late Stan Getz was said to be an unpleasant man. Who cares? He was, you see, a genius, who played the sax like nobody before, or since. Astrud Gilberto supports some political causes that I can't stand. Who cares? She's the prototype of a whole genre...another may be a little prettier, or have a little better voice, but Astrud is still "the original"; all others are copies. Music and politics shouldn't mix, anyway.

Here we have a collection of talent in one place not equaled till "The Blues Brothers". Besides Getz and Astrud, we have Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud's then husband, Joao. Great music, well played, and recorded to perfection. EVERYBODY needs at least one copy of this.

This is a classic if you don't have this you are missing out! Very relaxing.

This is a classic and worth its great reputation. No wonder it has remained popular for so many, many years. It is one of the few albums I enjoyed as a teenager and still enjoy 40 years later!

Much has been said about this disc over the past nearly 45 years since it's recording and here at Amazon; mostly all positive here as the 136 reviews averaging five stars can testify to. I listened to this LP many years, off and on since it's original release and recently purchased the CD version so I may take it anywhere on my I-Pod. It goes without saying it is essential music. The understated vibe whispers classic. The pairing of Getz and Gilberto seems as natural and beautiful as sunsets on the beach on Rio de Janeiro. The soft sensual vocals of Joao and Astrud Gilberto pair well with the robust yet minimilist sax work Stan Getz to create an exquisite recording. The contribution by Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano cannot be overlooked as he helped create the total ambience. Soft romantic melodies results from the joining of these two forces in their respective fields to create the definitive bossa nova sound. The model for which bossa nova has been defined by is the quintessential "The Girl From Ipanema" features the famous duet by husband and wife Astrud and Joao Gilberto that is complimented by the cool tenor sax work by Getz twice on this disc;included is the 45rpm issue that was popular on the airwaves during the time period.It is ironic that Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim did not want her to sing on what has become arguably one of the most recognized bossa nova songs ever recorded. The total recording is a reflection of a turbulent time in the world when peaceful music waft down from Sugarloaf mountain for the world to take notice and they have never stopped noticing. Maybe in our contemporay world of war and chaos we need more of the peaceful vibe of the bossa nova again. If you have never experienced this classic recording, check it out,it does still sound good after all these years. Recommended for jazz and Brazilian music enthusiasts.

Bossa Nova started in Brazil in the late `50s. The "First Generation" included Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto and Vinicius de Moraes as their main artists. Their themes were composed focusing on "Love, Smiles & Flowers" and greatly influenced Latin America's music and even USA's jazz composers.

The present CD was recorded in 1963 when Bossa Nova was the "new thing" mixing with Jazz and conquering USA.
Three geniuses, Joao Gilberto (guitar and vocals), Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) and "Tom" Jobim (piano and composer of eight of the ten musical pieces in the CD) join and mix their efforts to give the audience an outstanding performance.
On top of all that Astrud Gilberto sang "Girl from Ipanema" (she had never before performed professionally) and became instantly a star.
Sebastiao Neto bass and Milton Banana drums complete the musical team.

"Girl from Ipanema" make you feel being at the wonderful Ipanema Beach surrounded by the loveliest girls in the world (believe me, I've been there). Astrud's voice is just unbelievable.
I recommend hearing, enjoying and comparing this song's version with the one recorded in 1967 by Sinatra and Jobim.
"Corcovado" aka "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" evokes those wonderful starred nights from Rio de Janeiro, with all their sensual appeal, hearing soft guitar music. Getz's saxophone phrasing is just from another world!
"Para Machucar Meu Coracao" ("To Hurt my Heart" authored by Ary Barroso) is the story of a love affaire gone sour. Joao Gilberto's voice is able to express heartrending pain.

This CD is one of the Top Popular Music in my personal selection, tied up with before mentioned Jobim-Sinatra. I recommend it warmly!
Reviewed by Max Yofre.

Hopefully this will not be interpreted as a flagrant advertisement. I am not affiliated with the below mentioned artist in any way. BUT...

If you are anything like me and have loved this Getz/Gilberto album (for me it was far and away my favorite Brazilian music), you really MUST hear a much more recent artist by the name of Marcio Faraco. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. He has three CD's you will find on Amazon and I have brief reviews of each. His style is very reminiscent of Gilberto and the recording quality excellent.

For someone who loves jazz, this album is sublime. I must have warn out the original album, and now I have it as a CD.

Perfect for mid-week decompression, that rainy night with a cup of tea or Sunday morning with the Chronicle.

While the world slept, jazz legends like bassist Charlie Haden and guitarist Charlie Byrd were taking trips to Brazil and hearing these curious musicians playing something called bossa nova. On one such trip, Byrd returned to the states with some recordings by Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim. The music on those early tapes kept nagging at Byrd's brain, until he gave in and shared his burning secret with saxophone legend and friend Stan Getz.

Getz really liked what he had heard. He contacted producer Creed Taylor at Verve Records, expressing his desire to play with these guys down in Brazil. Before that recording would be made, in the interim, Byrd and Getz got together and recorded the album "Jazz Samba" in 1962. Suddenly the world woke up and took notice of this new sound with the Billboard hit "Desafinado". Within months the album itself went to number one. Later that same year, Getz recorded the album "Big Band Bossa Nova" and then collaborated with Luiz Bonfa to record the album "Jazz Samba Encore" with Creed Taylor as producer for Verve. The craze had officially begun.

Yet the defining bossa nova album was yet to be recorded, despite the impressive success of Getz's early collaborations. On March 18, 1963 the record, this classic record you see for sale here today, was recorded with Stan Getz on tenor saxophone, Joao Gilberto on guitar/vocals, and Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano. Astrud Gilberto was not a musician by any standard prior to this recording. She was simply Joao Gilberto's wife, but one night Getz asked her to sing the English portion of the classic song "The Girl From Ipanema". The rest is history.

To many jazz connoisseurs, this album is the defining recording of bossa nova that set the bar. It won two Grammys in 1964 for best album and best jazz album. But the pop, mainstream acceptance of this album is not what makes this album a must have. This recording is timeless for the musical talent and longevity of those who participated in its creation. Stan Getz was one of the masters of jazz tenor saxophone. His playing combined with the compositional and playing power of Jobim and Gilberto are what make this album withstand the harsh test of time. This is one of the greatest recordings ever made and belongs on the shelf of all music lovers. If you have the old 78, consider this 20-bit digital transfer remaster an overdue upgrade. The music has never been more alive than on this, and you receive two bonus alternate takes as well. Attractively packaged in a cardboard digipak, to hesitate buying this version any longer would be a crime. I give it three billion stars.

This CD is famous for helping making the bossa nova popular. Astrud Gilberto, the novice singer, does a fine job on "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Corcovado". This CD is very poppy, but Stan Getz's sax pulls it towards jazz. He plays with taste and simplicity. Though the rhythm section of Jobim, Williams, and Banana get credit for making it swing, to me, the songs' rhythms are all pretty similar.

This is another artist/arranger who shaped my childhood. My father was totally into the Afro-Cuban movement in jazz (thanks to Dizzy & company). He also loved Stan Getz. So a Getz/Joao Gilberto collaboration (arranged by Gil Evans) was a must-have in our home.

Everyone is familiar with the "Girl From Ipanema," and Joao's ethereal vocals in Portugese and Astrud's bright, clean vocals in English just make this a beauty. Add Getz' sensual saxophone riffs and Gil Evans' arrangements and you're in heaven. Enough said!

Another great product from Amazon. Arrived ahead of schedule & in great condition.

This 1963 album is one of the best examples of flawless bossa nova music to date. Stan Getz playing the saxophone, Joao Gilberto on guitar and Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano blend simultaneously into a uniquely talented trio of musicians as their hearts and minds create one exquisite song after another.

As another reviewer correctly notes, most of the songs on this CD were written by Antonio Carlos Jobim. He remains one of the most gifted musicians and composers to this day. I also especially liked Astrud Gilberto's singing in "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)." Yes, Astrud sometimes sang flat; but it is no matter here. It works beautifully to have her singing along with the music.

Another plus about this CD is the addition of two tracks that were not available on the original LP release: the 45 rpm issues of "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars.)" I really liked comparing the shorter 45 rpm versions to the original, longer versions of both songs.

The sound quality was very good but not quite perfect. There is a slight hissing in the background especially when I hear the saxophone being played solo by Getz. I looked in the liner notes and they do mention that there was some "tape delamination" on track five ("Corcovado") and that "some of the master takes have been faded longer or later than they were on the original LP issue." I wonder if this had anything to do with what I heard. In addition, the liner notes also offer a great essay by Doug Ramsey as well as the original liner notes for the LP. There are beautiful photos of Getz, Gilberto and Astrud.

This is a wonderful album to relax with or to play while you entertain company for dinner. The experience is sophisticated stylishness! The fact that most of the lyrics are in Portuguese is not a concern for those who do not understand the language; the music is so beautiful and the lyrics are so poetic anyway that the overall listening experience is memorable. Not only is this music timeless, it is so well performed with each and every subtle nuance that it possesses a universal appeal decades after its' release.

Highly recommended for bossa nova fans, fans of great Latin music and people who crave international music.

This is truly a classic Stan Getz album. His rich, distinctive tenor sax sound melts into the bossa nova beat as if he had invented it. Getz's smooth collaboration with Joao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, and Antonio Carlos Jobim produce silky, sensuous melodics on every track. This is a must-have for the longtime Getz fan or anyone who has just discovered the legendary 60's bossa nova genre.

One of my favorite CD's. I can listen to it repeatedly without complaint as I love Astrud's voice and style.

With the temps so high, tunes like these (and Sergio Mendes) are a good way to feel a little cooler.

This album is just divine. The music is soothing, relaxing, and very sensual. It's the perfect album for an intimate dinner or when you just want to unwind. Astrud Gilberto's vocals are laid back and languorous. to sum it all up: perfection!

This essential bossa nova masterwork everyone agrees on in a historical context does miss perfection. Despite the commanding songwriting and singing, this newfound vocabulary of sexy chord changes does slightly replay itself throughout the short disc making for parallel melodies throughout, along with the sumptuous, at times slightly awkward vocal phrasings. This is not to negate the fact that this album is a complete triumph of aesthetics, overpowering any specific gripes with it's liquid smooth tranquility.

After more than 40 years, the gentle Bossa Nova rhythms of Getz/Gilberto remain fresh and relevant.
Each time I listen to this album, it's like a mini-trip back to the beaches of Rio.
Outstanding musical performances by all concerned and, of course, excellent song writing by the inimitable Mr. Jobim.
The digital sound is excellent and there is an excellent liner notes booklet.

Love cool jazz and this romantic CD has been a pleasure for us and has made a few evenings in front of the fireplace very memorable indeed! Thanks.

One of the most melodic and appealing of jazz albums. Getz, Joao Gilberto, and Astrud Gilberto make for a formidable and winning team. Pure pleasure.

The CD is like listening to the record - which I purchased in 1963 when it was first issued and still have in mint condition! Excellent. It is important for any Bossa Nova collector to have this CD - it was the first we ever heard "The Girl from Ipenema." It was awesome to our young virgin ears in those days. Getz/Gilberto combo showed the masses what enjoyment there was in this type of music. Buy this and never let it go!!

This is creamy, melt in your mouth music from the pulsating origins of the Brazilian Bossa Nova. The irony at the time is that tenorman Getz was accused of `selling his soul' when Desafinado came out, and got a lot of heat from some of his "fans" when it became a big hit.

(Said Getz: "I remember being assailed by the wife of a famous trombonist after receiving eight Grammies for a record that I thought was just beautiful. She screamed, 'you turncoat, you went commercial.' I thought the Bossa Nova music was just beautiful music.")

Call it destiny in motion - because the blend of Getz and the voice of Gilberto was made in heaven for his lyrical sound and his improvisational genius. No one could play these types of subtle but complex chord changes like Getz - the kind of sounds I feel he was born to play and is very difficult to do well.

A friend of mine happened to play this album for me a few days ago, and we were stunned into silence by its enduring lyricism and subtle gentility, not to mention its beauty of soul combined with the poetry of the sensuous Portuguese language... sigh... I get shudders... and maybe I'm a nut, but this kind of music seems to portray the innocent, positive romanticism that's possible between man and woman... the sand and the sea... and keeps one young in spirit...

I never get tired of playing this. The selections are great and even though I live alone I have to dance to some of it!! Just the best.

This is the beginning of bossa nova in jazz. Historically an important monument, this is a must-have for your collection. The music is ideal background music, with the laidback Brazilian rhythms, the relaxed singing of Astrud Gilberto and the sweet playing of Stan Getz.

Lest I spoil the love-fest surrounding this CD, let me first say that the Girl from Ipanema is an unforgettable classic of jazz/Bossa Nova music. It's mostly because of Astrud and Getz's cool sax. The other songs, I just don't get. So much of the album is Gilberto muttering lyrics in Portuguese. He sings like he's lying in a hospital bed and the anesthesia hasn't quite worn off yet. No doubt that this album is soothing and relaxing, but so is herbal tea and Sominex. Sorry folks, but someone needs to speak the truth. On the other hand, Getz/Byrd, Jazz Samba is truly outstanding all the way through. Get that one if you really want to appreciate Bossa Nova.

I first listened to this "album" in the late 60's. I loved the easy-going melodies, and found myself humming the tunes to myself.

It's nearly 40 years later, and I'm STILL humming the tunes to myself. This music is light, happy and fun. Your heart will be glad and your toe wiggling to the beat, will be happy too!

I recommend this "CD" to anyone who enjoyed this EXCELLENT music long ago...you will love it just as much now as you did then...and now, it will make you smile.