Getz/Gilberto

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 🤷‍♂️

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Chav sex after party music.

So much chill.

I always love the warm feeling jazz and bossa nova gives me. Although a good chunk of the album is in Portuguese I feel like I understand what is being said perfectly through the soft and intentional singing. I listened to The Girl From Ipanema and just knew that it had to be a hit; that I’ve heard it somewhere. The saxophone solos are beyond superb. I liked Kali Uchis’ version of Desafinado and it’s beautiful to hear it in its original language. Every element compliments the next perfectly. It feels like a rainy night: a perfect time to contemplate while watching droplets fall.

Album excelente

What an incredible album!

Chillout vibes

Smooth bossa nova, hard to hate this 4.5*

An undeniably cool album, especially with Stan Getz on sax and João Gilberto singing.

Incredible album. 10/10. I wanted to listen to this one again right after finishing it. Favorite songs: -O Grande Amor

Nog een klassieker, hoef 'm niet eens op te zetten om tot een vijfsterrenbeoordeling te komen.

great vibes!

one of the greatest albums of all time. probably top five albums to cook to of all time.

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.

Testing testing 123 - liesl Is this thing working?? How does it work - Tim

Stan Getz it.

Perfection. Gonna be hard to top!

Influential and iconic, but I’ve heard it before! Zero!

Look, this is a classic for a reason. It’s so good. So smooth. So pleasing and easy and lovely. I want to drown in this music.

Great music to relax to

I love love love João Gilberto. A perfect album imo

chill, summer, bossa-nova, water

girl from ipanema is beautiful. very chill and lovely to listen to

Very good

Girl feom Ipanema. Musica din Brazilia.

Excellent, easy listening! Fun instrumentals and great vocal work. 'The Girl from Ipanema' is fantastic!

Perfeito

Already in my rotation, but enjoyed it as always

Felt like a Brazilian made love to my ears.

This is the magic of this list, something completely new to me & not saying “hey have you ever heard 1984 by Van Halen?” Sorry for calling 1984 out in particular, it’s just fresh in the mind. Going to download this whole thing for when I’m toddling around Split next month, ideal gallery & coffee music.

Can't tell if my rating either goes way down if I ever learn Portuguese but I'm keeping high hopes that these are banger lyrics. It's funny to think that the only song I knew here was girl from Ipanema and I think that may be the worst song on here, or at least the most straightforward. Need to delve into this more but it's short and sweet. Loved it. Highlight: Para Machuchar Meu Coracao

elite

Such a relaxing bit of jazz mastery.

I never really listened to much jazz until a friend of mine was purging his record collection and I got my hands on Getz/Gilberto. The album was a well-worn copy, but the record played well despite the crackles from scratches and once the needle hit the grooves I was hooked. The cool ambiance of Getz's sax, along with the Brazilian vibes from Gilberto was music so soothing and comforting, I now realized why this music was so timeless and classic. The secret weapon was Astrud Gilberto's vocals on, "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Corcovado" and it introduced me to her music and has led me to seeking out all her albums. I've continued to listen to (and buy) every Stan Getz album I can get my hands on and now can't get enough jazz/ bossa nova music and it's widened my eyes (and ears) to the world of jazz music. Definitely an essential record, not only jazz, but this should be heard by anyone that loves great music.

absolute banger

I've never listened to a full Bossa Nova album before but this was amazing as expected.

The soundtrack to a perfectly quaint day or micro adventure. Stunning sax on here. a wonderful display of restraint and release

Bossa nova, especially on this record, is a way of life, something that, like the Girl from Ipanema, passes but is entirely memorable, in fact longingly so. This doesn't pass into oblivion or homogeneity, but only strengthens by virtue of its fleetingness, a transience that somehow sticks around and perpetuates something permanent. That may just be the magic of a 'cool' that's not too cool. Getz/Gilberto successfully negotiate the potential dull and hazy atmosphere prompted by a smooth and superficial experience. It relinquishes smoothness for the sake of easygoingness, superficiality for a momentary suspension of depth. Thing is, it is deep - just not woefully so.

As classic as a record could get. Quintessential 60s bossanova here.

This. Is. So. Good. I could put this on any time and just de-stress. Relax. I need more of this.

This album contains at least the best bossa nova song, and several other contenders. It's impossible to do anything else when listening to this record other than pay complete attention. Absolutely iconic. 5.0/5.0: Iconic

Perfect album for Saturday morning coffee

The best

It was such good background music as I worked that I kept having to go back to make sure I knew each song apart, it all flowed so seamlessly. I love BossaNova so this has to be a five star. It always puts me in such a great mood. Not sure if I like this one or Astrud Gilberto's more. Rating: 4.8

Alla fin fine la bossa nova è samba prog, grazie Getz

I am glad to be alive and able to listen to this gem, proud of my country.

Very fine, indeed. Personally I don't get tired of this even though I have been listening to this genre of music since childhood in the 1960's. Smooth and easy listening but not simple by any means.

Amazing elevator music

Floating on silence.

Music to chill/relax/make love to. Jazz of the easiest listening variety, lovingly sampled by modern beatmakers.

5 mellow

Every note on this album is perfection.

A stunning album that makes me proud to be Brazilian.

Simple perfection. I’d heard this one before through and it never disappoints.

Already heard but would willingly listen over and over. So refreshing and not as in your face like some jazz type music can be. Singing is great and gives a bit of a break from only instrumental parts/songs. Nothing bad about it at all. Favourite songs: the girl from Ipanema, para muchachar meu coracao, só dança samba, o grande amor Overall around 9/10

Such elegant music, this is class.

Sick little brazil jazz album. If. you want a dive on bossa nova, start here.

I wouldn't listen to this sort of thing very often but this album pretty much covers it for me. This getz a five.

already listened to some of it lol, i like it

I love this album, perfect for a sunny morning with a coffee.

A staple in my listening diet for decades and so happy to see that this recording made it to this list. It sounds just as wonderful whether played on a portable player of any format or a full blown hi-end stereo system. Sinatra’s rendition is just as exceptional and worthy of the original.

Mega gut, eye opening