Getz/Gilberto

Stan Getz, João Gilberto

1964

3.65

Rating

21492

Votes

11%

28%

32%

25%

Distribution

Jazz Samba

Album Summary

Getz/Gilberto is an album by American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto, featuring pianist and composer Antônio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim), who also composed many of the tracks. It was released in March 1964 by Verve Records. The album features the vocals of Astrud Gilberto on two tracks, "Garota de Ipanema" ("The Girl from Ipanema") and "Corcovado". The artwork was done by artist Olga Albizu. Getz/Gilberto is a jazz and bossa nova album and includes tracks such as "Desafinado", "Corcovado", and "Garota de Ipanema". The last received a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and started Astrud Gilberto's career. "Doralice" and "Para Machucar Meu Coração" strengthened Gilberto's and Jobim's respect for the tradition of pre-bossa nova samba. Getz/Gilberto is considered the record that popularized bossa nova worldwide and is one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, selling over one million copies. It was included in Rolling Stone's and Vibe's lists of best albums of all time. Getz/Gilberto was widely acclaimed by music critics, who praised Gilberto's vocals and the album's bossa nova groove and minimalism. Getz/Gilberto received Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group and Best Engineered Recording - Non-Classical; it also became the first non-American album to win Album of the Year, in 1965.

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Apr 23 2024 Author

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

Mar 12 2023 Author

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.

Apr 20 2023 Author

This album feels like a summer day with gentle breeze

Mar 25 2023 Author

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.

Mar 20 2023 Author

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.

Feb 01 2024 Author

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

Sep 18 2023 Author

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.

Apr 16 2023 Author

"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.

Apr 04 2024 Author

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.

Mar 15 2023 Author

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

Jan 09 2024 Author

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.

Mar 16 2023 Author

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. 🤷‍♂️

Mar 21 2023 Author

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

Sep 02 2023 Author

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.

Mar 19 2024 Author

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.

Jul 04 2023 Author

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.

Jun 13 2023 Author

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.

Mar 14 2023 Author

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.

Mar 13 2023 Author

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

May 14 2023 Author

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.

Dec 13 2025 Author

have listened before actual perfection imo like how could you say anything negative about it fav: girl from ipanema, desafinado

Aug 20 2025 Author

Bossa nova jazz great for cafe working and studying

Jul 21 2025 Author

Música brasileña, poco qué añadir ❤️❤️

Jul 21 2025 Author

Magical on a sunny Friday. Magical on a wet Saturday

Jul 21 2025 Author

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.

May 28 2025 Author

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

Mar 08 2025 Author

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.

Mar 05 2025 Author

thank you Stan Getz, vibes immaculate as always

Mar 04 2025 Author

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

Mar 04 2025 Author

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.

Mar 02 2025 Author

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

Feb 28 2025 Author

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

Feb 28 2025 Author

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.

Feb 28 2025 Author

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.

Feb 23 2025 Author

Perfect album. I will be listening again and again!

Feb 21 2025 Author

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.

Jun 10 2023 Author

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.

May 14 2023 Author

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.

Apr 15 2023 Author

Goat album älskar bossa simple as

Mar 16 2023 Author

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

Mar 12 2023 Author

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

Nov 26 2025 Author

Lovely and classic. 60’s dinner party fondu vibes. Kinda made me want a martini at 8am - but it was also Tuesday.

Nov 26 2025 Author

Sounds like a delightful summer afternoon on a quiet beach.

Aug 19 2025 Author

The bossas of nova.

Jul 23 2025 Author

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.

Jul 22 2025 Author

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

Jul 21 2025 Author

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

Jul 21 2025 Author

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.

Jul 20 2025 Author

4.5

Jul 19 2025 Author

Exceptional!!

Jan 25 2025 Author

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

Dec 23 2024 Author

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

Nov 17 2024 Author

I like jazz

Mar 29 2024 Author

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

Nov 20 2025 Author

My music listening skills are not high enough to rate a jazz album. Kind Of Blue is supposed to be the best. I couldn't tell you for sure if is or not. This is in a similar catagory. Is this the best Bossa Nova jazz album? Is the Mona Lisa a great painting? Is Citizen Kane the greatest movie? Or is this album just one I need to listen to before I die because it's one of the better albums. Are there 5 more jazz or bossa nova albums like this that are better? I have no reference. This is fine to listen to on a rainy day with nothing else going on in your life. I don't hate it... and don't love it. It's perfect music for a cocktail party or lounging around on a rainy afternoon with nothing else going on in your life. My rating will skew more towards the middle only because I have nothing to compare it to... and other than the opening track I don't recognize anything. Also 95% of the album is not in English so I couldn't even appreciate the lyrics.

Aug 20 2025 Author

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.

Apr 29 2025 Author

Cool 😎

Apr 14 2025 Author

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.

Mar 20 2025 Author

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

Nov 27 2025 Author

Full disclosure: I don't like jazz This was only 34 minutes, and I fell asleep twice trying to get through it.

May 16 2024 Author

Chav sex after party music.

Mar 04 2024 Author

The working title of this was apparently 'Music To Die Slowly In A Care Home To' but they decided to go with something less on the nose.

Jan 20 2024 Author

Muzak. Fine in an elevator or playing in a bar at an all-inclusive resort

Nov 07 2023 Author

Very elevator music vibe. Maybe good for dinner background noise at a high end restaurant but not a daily listener.

Dec 25 2025 Author

Heard this again for the first time, loved it.

Dec 25 2025 Author

Hi, no notes for the album, fucking fantastic, i love bossa nova 9.9/10

Dec 24 2025 Author

Timeless quality and gorgeously smooth.

Dec 23 2025 Author

Girl from Ipanema is a classic. I have to listen to this more often, loved it <3

Dec 23 2025 Author

Classic Bossa Nova we've heard many times. Lovely and a good vinyl buy.

Dec 23 2025 Author

Very chill, will hopefully listen again

Dec 22 2025 Author

Bossanova hecha a la perfección, un gran disco para enamorarse.

Dec 22 2025 Author

I think I love this one. So chill. 5 stars

Dec 21 2025 Author

Jó volt hallgatni ezt az albumot. Igazán kellemes.

Dec 20 2025 Author

Like an old familiar friend

Dec 20 2025 Author

a classic of the bossa nova genre which is yet another genre i'm always saying i should listen to more. this is like a warm blanket to me. joão gilberto's soft vocals and stan getz' soothing saxophone are so comforting. what i find most interesting about the development of the genre is how it was in response to the development of microphones, yet only the lower quality ones available in brazil, so it was intentionally cut back, simplified, and arranged differently. the innovation through the magic of buying two of them giving equality clarity to the vocals and the guitar is a novelty as well. nothing really new to say about an album like this but it's one that deserves all the praise it gets.

Dec 20 2025 Author

I feel like I'm listening to this music wrong by not listening to it whilst laying on a hammock with a caipirinha in hand, but this is lovely anyways. The original chill beats to study and relax to. Such a good evening listen before relaxing to sleep. I really do not have much to say about this album, I think it sounds great and I know it's a bit of a "babies first Bossa Nova" due to its ubiquity in America, but there's a reason for that and it's because it's lovely.

Dec 19 2025 Author

For anyone who would like to start their jazz journey, this is one of the main points of entry to the genre. Lovely vocals, charming textures, and great production. It’s a timeless work that earned its place in the “must listen before you die” list.

Dec 18 2025 Author

Peaceful, calm, great background music.

Dec 17 2025 Author

💜

Dec 16 2025 Author

Very smooth cozy album. This is the album you want to listen to during the Holidays. A glass of bourbon, Christmas tree lit in the background and a fresh layer of snow on the ground.

Dec 16 2025 Author

Gilberto's voice is incredible. Astrud's too. Getz's sax is wonderful. What a wonderful coming together of cultures and styles. An album I will be returning for a lifetime.

Dec 15 2025 Author

Great! They sing in a foreign language! How cool is that?

Dec 12 2025 Author

Soft, intimate, effortless. Guitar is quiet and precise. Piano glides in and out, filling the tracks out whilst leaving space where space is needed. Vocals are perfect, inviting, relaxing. I can only guess what is being said but im sure its beautiful and romantic. Sax is almost another vocalist in itself, so much emotion in every note. Late evening or early morning. Lower the lights. Close your eyes and drift. A wonderful experience. 9/10

Dec 11 2025 Author

I'm not super knowledgeable about jazz or bossa nova, so all I can say about this album right now is that the songs sound nice. The general sound of the album feels very calm and sweet, and sounds like something that would play in a dimly lit coffee shop somewhere. I also don't know Portuguese thoroughly so I'm not quite sure what is being said. But the instrumentation is very good! I like the use of what I think is saxophone in Doralice. Also interesting that this was half made by an American guy. Bring back bossa nova in 2026 I think. 10/10

Dec 11 2025 Author

Rioooo

Dec 09 2025 Author

Il n'y a rien à jeter dans cet album. Pur chef d'oeuvre pour qui aime le jazz et la bossa !

Dec 09 2025 Author

Certainly one of the best albums of all time, and probably the most important Bossa Nova recording ever made. Although I will say, this should really be called "Getz/Gilberto/Jobim", but maybe that's just my bias as someone who loves Jobim. "The Girl From Ipanema" might be the best bossa nova song ever. It's absolutely beautiful, the performances are so delicately dynamic and tight, and that chorus is as catchy as it gets while still keeping it's distinct rhythmic complexity. I love that it has English lyrics, that single choice most likely made the song so much more widespread throughout the world. It's a 4.7/5 for me. It's not my favorite album ever but it's just so important to this genre that I think it deserves the round up to 5.

Dec 06 2025 Author

Stan Getz and João Gilberto are irreplaceable. I've enjoyed every chart of theirs that I've played, and it really does bring you closer with whatever band you're playing with (if it's the right group)

Dec 05 2025 Author

Two legends create a legendary album.

Dec 04 2025 Author

One of my favorites!

Dec 04 2025 Author

classic

Dec 02 2025 Author

Classic genius

Dec 02 2025 Author

Listened while sitting in first class on my flight home from Thanksgiving, and it was the perfect album for that.

Dec 01 2025 Author

Love this album

Dec 01 2025 Author

Album 64/1001 My favourite album - absolute musical perfection that never fails in taking me to my happy place - aka Brasilllll 🇧🇷 😁 🇧🇷 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Nov 29 2025 Author

This is a worthy album!

Nov 29 2025 Author

5/5-Banger-Album voller Classics. Habs direkt 2x hintereinander durch geballert und dann noch 2h Spotify-Jazz-Bossa-Nova-Algorithmus hinterher. Beste!

Nov 25 2025 Author

If you want to know why they call Bossa Nova the fusion of samba and jazz, listen to this album.

Nov 24 2025 Author

No notes, je l'ai écouté en boucle une bonne demi-douzaine de fois. 4.75

Nov 24 2025 Author

I really enjoyed this album. Relaxing feel. Well performed songs. Great musicians.