Getz/Gilberto

A haiku: bossa nova nice but gets 5 for drummer's name: Milton Banana

I have fallen head over heels in love with Brazilian music in the last few years and it's partly due to 1001 periodically putting me back into contact with it. This has an all star lineup with Joao Gilberto, AC Jobim, and, the real scene stealer, Astrud Gilberto. Not to mention the smooth sax fingerings of Stan Getz. A finely balanced blend of jazz and Bossa Nova.

This album feels like a summer day with gentle breeze

This sometimes verges a bit too on the "easy" side of easy listening; I wish it had just a bit more bite to it. But what can I say, it's a classic for a reason... something about it just Getz me.

Me and my girlfriend did interesting things in the back of my car to this Best song: The Girl from Ipanema

5.0 + Makes me feel like I'm enjoying a well-blended cocktail at some ancient courtyard bar, candlelit and not too crowded. It's a breezy summer night filled with possibilities.

It's unfortunate how many people just consider this "elevator music." There aren't too many better albums to put on while drinking coffee on a Sunday morning.

A sort of Bossa nova gateway drug. I wasn’t around in the early 60s but this record probably had a similar effect on me as it did to many others at the time. Dipping in to a bit CTI jazz and coming away with a newfound interest in Brazilian music. Very cool. Can imagine myself listening to this, sipping a caiprinha in a piano bar with the beautiful people. Then realise that I’m a pale, haggard, middle aged man from Glasgow who has no right to be there.

Solid jazz/bossa nova record. Can get kinda repetitive, but still a fun listen nonetheless.

"American 20-something returns from overseas trip and plays this album for friends as if she didn't just spend a month vomiting on historical landmarks and having sex with strangers in pub toilets". "Bland cafe in 'endless suburbia' part of city sets self apart by playing Girl from Ipanema on repeat, as do the other 5 cafes on the same block". "Entire fucking Gilberto family appears on dumb 1001 albums list in show of author's desire to appear worldly, despite pathetically miniscule knowledge of music outside the Anglosphere". "Amateur music critic narrowly avoids death by boredom as dull, waify hotel cafe jazz album reaches 39th minute and ends". 2/5.

For me, music like this offers a time capsule/teleportation to an idyllic space of music that's easy going and relaxed but has enough harmonic and melodic complexity to keep it interesting and mysterious. It's a bit of a gateway drug to Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim - one I gladly fall into every time this sort of music comes around. If I could change one thing, I'd compress the tenor sax down - 's a bit loud.

I know this is iconic and legendary. I know it's smooth and cool and sexy. But I just found it to be boring today. 🤷‍♂️

First, Getz comes in too loud on "The Girl from Ipanema." I realize he was the star of the show, but the mix should have been done with more subtlety. As a whole, this is a perfect album to have on in the background of a laughably overpriced, “artisanal,” cocktail bar. Can’t you just picture yourself watching flies fornicate on the window surrounded by hipsters in full affectation mode trying to pretend this music isn’t a snooze-fest every bit as boring as they are. Get out your drool bucket as this album is auditory Nembutal.

I guess someone had to write "The Girl from Ipanema". This record did nothing for me. The horn sounded weird through out.

Absolute classic bosa nova. Layed back vocals, beautiful and stripped back melodies, saxophone recorded so closely you can hear every valve and breath. Crack open a bottle of wine and make dinner to this. Must listen.

If there was an essential bossa nova album this would be it. Or at least a very strong contender. Easy 5 stars. Especially the time of listening my city has been raining for the last 2 weeks. This brings Copacabana vibes and lifts the spirits somewhat.

At first I was going to give this a really solid 4 because it was a really pleasant listen throughout and I especially liked the saxophone solos. However, after listening to it throughout the entire day, I realized that this was a rare jazz/bossa nova album that transcended simply ambient listening and became something I actively enjoyed for 40 minutes straight. Girl from Ipanema was a great start to the album and it kept up those good vibes throughout.

A beautiful, calming, relaxing and soothing album. I love her melancholic voice. If I ever organise a coctail party in a hot summer night close to a beach this album will be played for sure.

Cool music to just chill with in the background, but not my main vibe.

Was this the second or third album 1001 sent us that had The Girl From Ipanema? The male and female vocals on this version are excellent. It’s hard to believe this was the first time Astrud sang professionally. This album was made only five years after the bossa nova genre started. It’s hard for kids like us to have this perspective. The music on this album is very quiet but it moves. I like Steve Getz’a soft almost whispering sax on The Girl from Ipanema and a couple of other songs on this album.

Bossa nova jazz great for cafe working and studying

Música brasileña, poco qué añadir ❤️❤️

Magical on a sunny Friday. Magical on a wet Saturday

The best elevator music on the market. This is an amazing album, incredibly well produced and sounding so damn smooth and nice. There are simply no rough edges to be found on this. Ideal music for Sunday Morning Jazz Club.

I enjoyed this very much, so much so I dusted off my air sax .... good Sunday morning vibe.

Banger. The Girl From Ipanema is an all timer earworm melody. And the rest of the album is great too. I'm fascinated by music that can be engaging to listen to or sit perfectly in the background. This music is timeless for me. Another excellent selection from the generator. 5 stars all day.

thank you Stan Getz, vibes immaculate as always

As soon as this album was generated I knew it would be a good one. So incredibly feel good and chill. The guitar, the saxophone, the vocals. Perfect

This album is a memory to me. Walking down 26th to meet my mom at work and really hearing it for the first time. Every note is in it’s place, every musician holds up their end of the bargain, but to me Astrud’s voice is the star. Not to discount João’s.

I’m a sucker for bossa and this is a perfect entry into the genre

Really great. High fidelity. Great early morning music. Very soothing and calming. Will replay a whole bunch.

What a lovely little album! Bosa nova has been hitting my ear right recently. i am curious - is this the first ever iteration of girl from impanena? Album is great, can have it on repeat in the bg of a party or at work and everyone would be happy. loving it. feels like a sigh.

When I was a kid, my father would play guitar and sing "The Girl From Ipanema" to me. He passed away in 1980. Today would have been his 87th birthday and this was my Album of the Day. Happy Birthday, Papai.

Perfect album. I will be listening again and again!

I have heard The Girl From Ipanema maybe dozens or hundreds of times, but I didn't know this was THE album where it was first featured. I liked it a lot. I'm already thinking of driving along the coast listening to this, and I can't wait to do it.

The band's wink is quiet, but proves subtle instead of weak well into the era of streaming through headphones. Getz/Gilberto is a small-space jazz album, but there still is space. The music works almost anywhere, provided it doesn't have to overwhelm anything. The opener contains the largest note of expected beauty, which flits around the rest of the tracks. Each offset just a bit, each suggesting the easiest of landings.

I never tire of Girl from Ipanema. I've loved it from the time I first heard it on my transistor radio as a kid. AG's voice is so exotic and foreign. It's amazing that the single sat on the shelf for a year because the producer insisted on removing "Ipanema" from the title. These days, I have a better appreciation for Stan's warm saxophone solos. I'm sure a lot of jazz purists in '62 would have dissed him, comparing his mellow and simple sound unfavorably to Coltrane or Sonny Rollins, but it fits perfectly here. I've never been fond of male samba or bossanova singers (the Brazilians specifically) because their voices are a bit delicate for me, but again, it adds to the overall mood of the album.

Goat album älskar bossa simple as

Vie, vie, vie vie ... VIE!!

Is there any music more soothing than this? I think not.

The bossas of nova.

Contrary to popular belief, bossa nova evolved inpendently from Jazz, emerging from samba in the mid- to late-fifties. Nevertheless, on this album we see these styles collide with Gilberto (guitar), the "father of bossa nova", working with Gets (sax) with cool jazz roots. The result is a work that will introduce the world to bossa nova and create several songs that will ultimately become jazz standards. This is a great album, I enjoyed the listen. Considering its ongoing and historical importance, this was an album well worthy of inclusion on the list.

Easy listening Latin jazz for low-key rainy evening mood.

I mean, this album is just a delight. I feel happy and relaxed just thinking about it.

Decades before anyone ever utilised the word ”chill” as a musical genre this surely has to be the template of this very description. An album to just put on and simply forget about all the shit that is going on in the world today. Getz was the definition of chill & cool.

4.5

Exceptional!!

The fusion works for me , it’s smooth ambient and often beautiful . It’s different than most of the albums on here which makes it stand out and it doesn’t quite have the highs that some of my top rated albums do but it works … I can have this on and get through a hour of coding feeling peaceful

Deeply enjoyable to listen to. Suggested soundtrack to painting rocks or eating leftover spaghetti.

I like jazz

Quite literally the perfect record to relax with after a long day’s work.

There is a certain type of music that makes me sad because it is background music to a life I’ll never live. This album falls into that category.

Cool 😎

Delightful background music. Will save the entire album for cocktail hours and date nights. I feel like I’ve heard all of these songs as backing tracks in movies.

Smooth tropical sound and a softie for The Girl From Ipanema.

Chav sex after party music.

i generally like jazz/bossa nova sounds despite not actively looking for them. This album was no exception, very smooth and relaxing, time flew by listening to this record

The whole package. The subtlety and restraint of the guitar and vocals. The sense of place this album communicates. A thousand years from now whatever AI has eaten our brains will keep this album around. Timeless.

Pleasant, easy listening jazz

Great album. No bad tracks. Variety. Clearly got something to say and one of the most covered tracks of all time. Really easy to listen; lots to appreciate. Certainly needs to be on this list

Блин вот очень хороший альбом! Вторая половина альбома понравилась больше!!! Очень красивый саксофон, мягкая гитара, лëгкие барабаны и шмкарный португальский вокал!

Fantastic from start to finish.

Smooth, mellow, relaxed, effortless mastery.

A classic for a reason, so beautiful and calming.

Excellent. I love bossa nova/ samba.

5 stars. Great music

Can't speak a word of Portuguese, but man, didn't need it. The soulful jazz gave me a big cuddle and teleported me to a warm evening dining out at a samba bar on the outskirts of Rio - time to pour a Caipirinhas and just chill. Understated brilliance!

Really enjoyed this. Varied, smooth, groovy. Some jazz standards mixed in with new music. A very rewarding listen.

Oh how lovely

I always love me some jazz samba and these guys and lady know how to do it right.

So sad that some people consider this elevator music. It’s fantastic.

chill bossa nova

Loved it

Awesome music, even though it was mostly in Portuguese. You can't get update by bossa nova. It's like a cozy warm blanket in a lounge lizard kinda way.

Nivea en el bullate

Elképesztő hangzás, gyertyafényes vacsora

Dude is so smooth. This was a real joy.

I really enjoyed this album

What can I say about Getz/Gilberto that hasn't already been said? It's a masterpiece. Stan Getz is my undisputed sax king, and João Gilberto is the bossa nova master. What could be bad? Listened to this absolute classic as it was meant to be played, on vinyl pressed in 1964.

‘Chef’s kiss’

Amazing as always; the platonic ideal of bossa nova. Most other bossa nova pales in comparison to this to me. Astrud Gilberto’s voice is just one of my favorites of all time. The songs don’t feel particularly distinct but the album is short enough that it gets away with it. Fav tracks: The Girl From Ipanema; Para Machuchar Meu Coracao; Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)

Perfect album for a late summer evening walk. In fact, perfect album full stop.

Immaculate. Soulful. Laid back, yet groovy. I closed my eyes for a sec and it felt like the seaside, sun rising in the horizon. Made me appreciate life a little more as it played. Is that not the mark of great music? What a wonderful pull. 🏝️

This album was absolutely fantastic. I have never listened to bossa nova and it is way outside my usual listening but I cant believe how enchanted I was. I listened to it three times. Magnificent.

Слушал в наушниках по дороге и очень кайфанул.

Absolute 5+++ stars!

relaxing

What an incredible album, gotta get this on vinyl! Not my usual choice of music but having this on while working or just hanging and reading with a cup of coffee sounds delightful. Honestly this is what I want every coffee shop to sound like when I walk in, I can see why this is regarded so highly!

THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA!!! i love bossa nova! what a delight.

I adore the smoothness of this album. Perfection!

man i dont know why i havent sought out more bossa nova on my own. it captures so many of the things i love about cool jazz, sometimes in an even more vibrant way. i have listened to this record quite a bit at least, and i always lose sight of the tracklist halfway through in the best way possible. slightly bittersweet, slightly numb, a comforting distance between me and an overwhelming outside world. a consistent slab of golden autumnal comfort...im so damn ready for summer to be over lmao. another contender for best album cover of all time...feels like a sequel to the Time Out cover (speaking of the cool jazz lineage), and honestly i think the palate enhances this record even more

I’ve always wanted to listen to this album, but never did for some reason. I knew it was on this list, so I was waiting for the day to come. Just awesome chill, smooth, laid back jazz. I can definitely see why this is a classic. It was a pleasant surprise to find out I had heard The Girl From Ipanema before.

i love bossa nova holy peak

There aren’t many albums that can boast producing as many standards as this one has: Girl From Ipanema, Doralice, Desafinado, Corcovado, So Danco Samba, just an incredible record, beautiful composition and brilliant musicianship. An all time great record.

This record is a valued part of my collection already, but I took this listen to take it in on its own as a project or work of art, and I'm gonna try my best not to be completely biased. Even with a critical ear, it was a fabulous listen. We are not listening to this work because we love Gilberto's voice. If you don't like Astrud's voice I might not trust you, but Joao's is just another instrument to aid the masterful team of musicians on this record, including himself. His use of guitar is nearly the definition of bossa nova, teamed with Jobim (another near definition of bossa) as a composer, and Getz's beautiful display on the sax, this album was made for relaxing moments in the sun. It feels like waking up slowly because you've got the time.

Used to have the cd but it got scratched up.

A beautiful album to play while your daughter’s on xmas break and it’s snowing and gray outside in park slope. Gentle asf saxophones and hats. EASY FIVE!

This is a beautiful and relaxing listen. A true bossa nova masterpiece. The only thing that's keeping it from having a perfect score for me is Joao's vocals. He can sing, but his voice is not much to my liking. If Astrud sang the whole thing, I think it would've been perfection! 4.5/5

Oh, this music is smooth. There's so much repressed energy and tension. It's beautiful and confident and deprecating. Full disclosure: I spent two years in Brazil so the Portuguese brought back amazing memories.

Excellent album, a staple of Bossa Nova, music that defined a generation.