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

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.

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

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.

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

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

- wahrscheinlich das beste Latin Bossa Jazz Album - starkes comping - Gefühlvolle soli (Grade Sten Getz am Sax) - Vocals wirken vibey durch das flüstern - fühlt sich in sicher super Rund an und ist mit 8 Tracks auch nicht zu lang das die Ideen ausgehen - Man könnte es im Hintergrund in einem Café laufen lassen aber es passiert so unglaublich viel, dass man auch 34min zuhören kann ohne gelangweilt zu werden.

10/10 I see no flaws with this beautiful 5 Wagyu Ribeye

Remember Pandora? I used to play this game with an ex-partner where we put on a samba station while we were cooking and kept track how often it would just re-play Girl from Ipanema, or Só Danço Samba, or any cover of those. Usually once every 5 or 6 songs.

Getz/Gilberto is a gorgeous blend of smooth jazz and bossa nova that feels timeless. It’s the kind of album that effortlessly transports you to a tranquil, sun-soaked evening. While it’s not without its flaws, the artistry and near-perfect mix make it a memorable experience that’s hard to forget. the mix is ridiculously near perfect. Every instrument, every vocal line, every delicate detail is balanced so well that it feels like you’re in the room with the musicians. The gentle interplay between Stan Getz’s tenor saxophone and João Gilberto’s guitar is simply magical, and it’s all captured with such clarity and warmth that you can hear the emotion in every note. Getz’s saxophone playing is smooth, lyrical, and deeply captivating, as if it sings its own language of beauty and longing. Tracks like The Girl from Ipanema and Corcovado showcase his rich, velvety tone and emotional depth. Every solo feels perfectly placed, highlighting his ability to convey profound feelings without words. João Gilberto’s guitar and vocals are captivating, with his soft, intimate singing adding warmth to the album and his rhythmic guitar providing a hypnotic foundation. Astrud Gilberto’s breathy vocals on The Girl from Ipanema enhance the allure of the track. The production is flawless, with a warm, timeless sound and seamless arrangements that flow effortlessly. The album exemplifies restraint, where nothing feels overdone, and every note is perfectly placed to serve the music’s beauty. It’s a masterclass in subtlety and elegance. The album cover perfectly captures the album’s serene and elegant vibe. The soft, muted colours and the intimate portrait of João Gilberto and Stan Getz mirror the smooth, calming nature of the music itself. It’s simple yet sophisticated, reflecting the bossa nova’s understated beauty and warmth, making it an ideal visual counterpart to the tranquil, sensual atmosphere of the album. while most of the tracks are undeniably beautiful, the album does lean heavily on its laid-back vibe, which can make it feel a bit one-dimensional after a while. There’s not a lot of variation in tempo or mood, so some tracks can blur together if you’re not fully immersed. Getz/Gilberto is a near-masterpiece, blending jazz and bossa nova with the talents of Stan Getz, João Gilberto, and Antônio Carlos Jobim. The mix is near-flawless, with music that’s simple yet elegant. While some tracks can feel mellow or fade into the background, the highlights more than make up for it. It’s a perfect album for relaxing and letting the music wash over you. A solid 4.8/5 it may not be perfect, but it’s undeniably special.

Imagine a world in which every review of this album wasn't "I need to listen to this on the beach"

Great leisure album. Has enough play between the instruments to keep my brain interested. Play this at the beach and fall asleep to a book you’re not actually reading.

so fucking good. just floored by the bossa nova

smooth n cool n sexyyyyy cercasi feminine looking boy con cui ascoltarlo mentre prepariamo la cenaaaaaaa con la finestra aperta d'estateeee

I love this album. Like many, this is what got me in to Brazilian jazz, bossanova nova. I still don’t listen to much, but it’s such pleasant, easy listening. There’s almost no other soundtrack I’d want when I’m sitting poolside with a cocktail. It sounds like vacation.

Getz shines, Gilberto charm. Jazz for the world.

There's something about bossa nova that makes you want to sit back and relax. Lounge about, make a cocktail for a friend (or lover) and do a silly little hip sway on your walk back over to hand them their drink. Gilberto Mendes knew what he was doing. One could call this the quintessential bossa nova album. I just might call it that. I might do a lot of things.

Legendary jazz record producer and label owner (CTI) Creed Taylor and saxophonist Stan Getz single-handedly ushered in the bossa nova wave in the United States with the hit record Jazz Samba in 1961, which included the wildly popular track ‘Desafinado’ (this record also includes ‘Saudade Vem Correndo’ which J Dilla sampled for the Pharcyde’s genre-shifting track ‘Runnin’). Getz and Taylor released three more bossa nova records to wild success, the final of which was this album, Getz/Gilberto. The Brazilian artists Taylor and Getz collaborated with during this four album run were pioneers of the distinctive bossa nova sound, and this record featured the cream of that crop: legendary guitarist João Gilberto and composer Antônio Carlis Jobim, both considered as two of the genre’s founding artists. An aspect of this genre that heavily contributed to it’s wide public popularity was its ‘easy listening’ nature — a now-satirical genre associated with corny jazz music used in waiting settings: elevators, lobbies, stores, hold music, etc. But at the time of this release, this sound was new and exciting. It merged both the samba rhythm and the definition-escaping saudade nature of Brazilian music and culture with the influential ‘west coast jazz’ movement in the US that introduced hypnotically slower, melodic and more intimate form of jazz that in turn was easier to listen to then the abrasive jazz trends that grew out of bop and big band in the 30s and 40s, and the esoteric free and fusion movements that were just taking root in the mid 60s. Getz was a pioneer of the west coast sound, having developed a tone known colloquially as ‘the sound’ — smooth, melodic, pleasant. This is not to diminish his chops as a soloist and composer. The record he released just before this string of bossa nova records, Focus, is his greatest album imo, it’s such a complex, exploratory dive into large arrangement jazz, and Getz plays much more vigorously amidst that elevated, conceptual sound. Getz/Gilberto is a classic record, there’s no debating its wild popular success and stylistic accomplishment — it is *the* defining record of bossa nova. But Getz is a problematic figure to say the least. He was a notorious womanizer, and developed a reputation of being pugnacious and extremely difficult to work with, two qualities that he brought to the making of this album. The vocalist Astrid Gilberto, then-wife of João Gilberto, was shot into stardom with a serendipitous decision made in the studio to have her record the English vocals despite having never recorded a single song in her life. Astrid’s vocal performance is one of the essential components that helped the song ‘Girl From Ipanema’ gain mainstream crossover success. The track’s accolades included shooting to number 5 on the Billboard charts, winning the Grammy for Best Record, and crucially helping the album win Best Album — a first for a jazz record, and something that wouldn’t happen for 43 years until 2007 when Herbie Hancock won for the exceptional Joni Mitchell tribute ‘River: The Joni Letters’. Despite the massive success of the song and album, Astrid’s naivety led to her not being credited as a performer, which meant that she wouldn’t earn any royalties from the song which is still, to this day, one of the most popular jazz songs of all time. Getz and Gilberto insisted that Astrid was merely a tool, that it was their genius that put that tool to work to create a masterpiece; her involvement, from their telling, was incidental, a byproduct of circumstance and therefore she should not receive credit. During interviews following the release, both Getz and Gilberto doubled-down on this perspective, and Getz specifically continued to insist behind the scenes that Astrid not receive any royalties. And she was not the first to experience this: Getz, like many leading jazzmen of the era, wanted all the credit (and money). And he wanted to have his cake and eat it too: following the recording of this record he had a brief affair with Astrid that led to her breakup with João Gilberto. Astrid went on to have a successful career, in no small part thanks to this iconic song. Her soft, casually sexy voice and delivery influenced generations of female vocalist including Sade and Tracy Thorn of Everything but the Girl. She worked with legendary jazzmen and arrangers throughout her career, but her impressive discography will be forever shadowed by the towering success of that fateful first song she recorded for this record. Her influence wasn’t limited to her music either. She too often in her career was unfortunate collateral damage in an industry that remains aggressively exploitative of women artists, but she became an advocate for women demanding respect in the industry, especially in dealings with major record labels. She died in 2023, but her spirit lives on through this song for the rest of time.

A beautiful collection of music that makes me eager to continue exploring music from this part of the world. The instrumentation is masterful and captivating, and each composition is its own journey while contributing to a consistent feeling for the whole album. Truly a treat.

The best boss nova album ever.

Feels like laying down under a tree's shade on a breezy summer evening. The drums,the saxophone🤌This just puts you in a trance. One of my all time favourites.

Yooo, who is shipping Getz and Gilberto? O.o Stupid jokes aside, this is yet another delicious bossa nova album. Kudos <3

92/100. Wow, this was an incredible listen. The jazz is so soft and smooth—it feels like a late Friday evening, sitting at home or in a bar, soaking in the weekend ahead. Fantastic experience.

fuckin beautiful brazillian jazz yes yes

incredible jazz album. The girl from ipanema might be one of the goat jazz songs.

Some beautiful music. It opened me up to a new genre to explore. Really liked this one start to finish.

One of the most important albums released in the last century and should be a part of every jazz and international music lover;s collection.

As a musician, I enjoy playing Bossa. However, I don't feel like listening to it very often. Hearing this album back-to-back, after listening casually to most of the songs for years, has probably changed that!

Great to hear this one again, excellent pace and use of space

Nice calm songs but also sad lyrics Corcovado made me cry

Имбаа. Мне очень понравилось.

This is exquisite. Aside from the fact this is fantastic, it dropped on the morning of the first real snow of the season and driving to work listening to what for me has vibes of warmer climes after clearing my driveway was more than welcome. I’ve now had Girl From Ipanema in my head all day and have no regrets about it. Long a fan of jazz, although nearly as knowledgeable as I would like, I now know that I enjoy bossa nova, especially as this is the second or third album I’ve gotten. A dose of Stan Getz definitely doesn’t hurt.

Absolute Masterpiece. Mellow Bossa Nova with gentle rythmically agile warm vocals.

I am so glad I finally got a jazz album, I’ve been waiting for one!! This album was so pleasant to listen to early in the morning doing some stretching. Their voices were so silky and the saxophone was so smooth. I loved it. I can see myself cooking dinner and drinking wine to this.

Nice, easy listening.

i don’t typically listen to jazz (ever), but i thoroughly enjoyed this. something about the sound of this album makes me feel like i’m in the room, listening to them perform. it feels like caramel to my ears if that makes sense. or like how a city looks on a rainy day. i didn’t think i’d love it as much as i do, but there wasn’t a second i didn’t enjoy. 5/5

The G in G.O.A.T. is for Getz/Gilberto

Wow did I love this

I'd like to take a moment to defend my STEREO hot take from yesterday. Yes, listening in headphones is going to make L/R pan more aggressive than proper speakers but John Phillips still fucked up the mix. George Martin and The Beatles were not making these mistakes and I stand behind Mamas and Papas being "mid". Ahem, traveling south... I wonder if Tom Brady listens to this on the dock of his Miami house--staring out at the ocean and wondering why he would ever leave the smooth, comforting embrace of BRAZIL. I'm familiar with a few of the now "standards" but hadn't listened to the full album. Obviously stripped down jazz/bossa nova but great playing and very enjoyable to listen to--it's a lot of saxophone but really melodic and the guitar and (sparse) piano give the rhythmic counterpoints. Maybe stupid but Portuguese is very pleasing to American ears. Alex drum corner: A real lesson that all of these songs have percussive life but 95% of what you hear it is dynamic hi-hat/ride cymbal with some woodblock/brush snare. I can't even tell if there's a bass drum or it's just supperrrrrr soft.

Relatively new to Bossa Nova but have been listening to it quite a bit. Maybe the most calming music I’ve come across. While cruising for more Bossa Nova the names Getz, Gilberto and Jobim come up a lot. These guys are the OG’s of the genre and you can see why. Perfectly crafted arrangements and performances. I can’t get enough. What’s most intriguing to me are the progressions. Totally fresh to me, and pretty far outside my understanding of music theory. Obviously the iconic rhythm stands out as well, but the progressions are what really interest me.

I love this. Sophisticated, sensual, playful. I’m definitely going to make sure this is on the playlist next time I throw an orgy.

We’re talking all time greats in Jazz/Samba - Jobim, Gilberto, Getz This album experience was great. I think ive heard all of these individually, but never sequenced. Its really a vibe and not overly done (34 mins)

You have to wonder how often Stan Getz got laid while playing his own record.

Ace. Thanks for the reccomendation

this album rules

It loves you in a way you never thought you could be loved. Straight piercing love.

That first sip of an ice cold cocktail while the heat of summer slowly fades away into evening.

This is impeccable. One of the most perfect and beautiful records ever.