Reviews (page 11 of 13)
I’m sure like others, this took me back to any beach bar/restaurant. Very enjoyable, just didn’t feel all that remarkable.
This sounds like drinking martinis at the bar of some fancy hotel. Maybe getting romantic with a lil lady……that isn’t your wife you cheating bastard!
Not a fan of the sax style.
Lovely. Relaxing, fluid, easy.
It's okay. I think the saxophone helped.
Study/olive garden
2.75
Sexy chill vibes
If I were into Bossa Nova, I'd be into this album. It's beautiful, atmospheric and serene. Quite lovely.
Girl from ipanema
Alot of the same, focus is mainly on sax for sure, not a strong presence of singer voice or variation really. Have to look into why the Ipanema song got so popular. Music sounds like coffee shop music, or like hotel lobby music.
I can appreciate it, but not my favourite. Very 60’s lounge music….of a time.
Obviously am not gonna say anything bad but this isn’t as good as tropicalia / Clube de esquina.
Interesting, but not my thing (although, of course, the Girl from Ipanema is a classic)
Very chill album. I liked the tone, just not super into this genre. It's a bit elevator musicy - something that would play in a hotel lobby perhaps
Secondo me l'ho già ascoltato. Girl from Ipanema era la versione di Frank Sinatra ok. Molto mood relax
I tried, I really did but the foreign lyrics made it hard to listen to for me. However, the music was outstanding. Beautiful sax and guitar very well composed
I went into Getz/Gilberto knowing exactly one thing — “The Girl from Ipanema.” And yeah, it’s a classic for a reason. Smooth, laid-back, and still catchy after all these years. The rest of the album follows that same vibe — chill, breezy bossa nova that’s easy on the ears but doesn’t leave a huge impact for me beyond the big hit. Fun fact: Astrud Gilberto has at least one other album on this list, and I’ve checked it out already (just not on this generator yet). That one wasn’t bad either, so I’ll give her credit — she brings a cool, understated vibe to everything she touches.
Pleasant and intriguing. I could imagine being in a swanky bar with this on or being played live.
This album instantly transported me to a high end, intimidating coffee shop in Chelsea. The kind of place where you pay £17 for a vegan flat white from a barista that hates customers, and especially hates me. He knows I don’t belong there, I know I don’t belong there, and so we both remain silent as I go about working my way through my overpriced, average coffee. It’s all very uncomfortable, and I don’t particularly enjoy the experience, yet I still end up leaving a tip in the knowledge that I at least got the coffee I went in for. I came for music, I got music, it wasn’t the experience I particularly wanted, I’ll still tip 3 stars for reasons I don’t really understand myself.
An easygoing, tranquil affair. I knew a few of the songs, and always knew I liked Brazilian jazz/bossa nova, and Stan Getz, as well as other jazz guitar artists such as Django Reindhardt. I haven't listened to these genres enough, and this has spurred me on to go adventuring. Immensely surprised by how neat and crisp this sounds, given it was recorded in 1964. I'm a fan of lazy guitar plucking nestled in a jazzy ensemble. The soothing trumpets, and the laid-back rhythm section are all effortlessly cool. Girl From Ipanema and Corcovado are my favourites, the latter makes me feel like I'm Austin Powers and I've just made tender love to a character called Ana Lingus, and told her “I've gotta go baby, Dr Evil has turned Christ the Redeemer into his evil lair, and he's threatening to blow up the good old U.S of A. I'll be back when the lady with the Coxinha arrives, yeah baby!”
I’ve said it before, I’m not a big ga bid the sax. Having said that, Getz is the sax virtuoso we’ve always been looking for and have had all along. Having said that, this some bland stuff. If it was fruit, this album would be a banana - a perfectly ripe banana, tuned perfection, but a banana. 2.5 slides to 3 for “The Girl from Ipanema” solo into the higher octaves - that was breathtaking.
Obviously know Girl from Ipanema but haven’t heard the entire alb. It’s one of the best selling jazz albums and I’m sure it was important to bring it and bossa nova to the masses- I just don’t find it very exciting. Pleasant but not exciting. Great dinner party in the background music.
Enjoyed. A bit funky. But a good album. Probably only background music tho.
A lovely album, very enjoyable listening.
🎧Nice easy listening jazz/bossa nova record. Relaxing AF.
Bis auf Girl from Ipanema kannte ich da jetzt nichts von. Aber es ging.
That was an okay album, it was just jazziness for less than an hour, so it was nice. Nothing too exciting, great for background music, so I would say that it was good overall.
Really solid album especially girl from Ipanema
Nice album with the well known song "The Girl From Ipanema". Great saxophone but in total not exacly my jam. 2,5
I know this album well I understand it's significance on this list. It is a must listen on the international
I preferred this to the other Getz album, but it's still music that seems designed to be as non descript as possible. The lyrics helped add a bit of interest but the album is still very much background music.
Enjoyable listen.
I'm not sure where I first heard "The Girl from Ipanema", but as soon as I heard it I immediately recognized it. Very smooth flowing album, albeit a bit repetitive although the short-run time doesn't make that too big of an issue.
Nice sound
I'm a big jazz boy, but bossa nova isn't fully my bag. It's good, and I suppose I understand why everyone loves it, but give me literally everything by 50's/60's Miles, Coltrane, Mingus, Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Lee Morgan, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Red Garland, etc. before this. 3.5/5
I didn't understand a word of it, but I felt like I was at some cafe in a clever but quirky movie and possibly wearing a beret.
Background music for a fancy cocktail party. Probably wouldn’t seek this out for my own listening, but it works for that setting.
Liked it as background music, but didn't care for it too much. Ipanema was really good.
This is right on the edge of jazz I like and jazz I don't like. As such, I have mixed feelings about it. Some parts were nice, some annoyed me. In the end I give it a 2.5 rounded to 3
This grew on me.
Cafe music
Easy listening music. Great to have in the background or for light afternoon parties. Samba is alive and well.
beautiful opening, love bossa nova, this first song made me go hm yes this is staying in the library!! im vibing to this first track very hard, so solid its very soothing, id go to sleep with this album playing... very much a study album or somthing id have in the background, makes me feel like im at a coffee shop or somthing!!! fun, but not great!
Typical jazzy stuff
3/5
Not a jazz guy but this was kinda nice.
Dit album is niet het meest geschikte album voor een regenachtige herfstdag, eind oktober. Op zich is dit geen slecht album ofzo, maar dit voelt als muziek aan die je hoort in een lift. Als achtergrondmuziek is dit best oké, maar om hier echt actief naar te luisteren moet ik wel echt al helemaal relaxed zijn. 2.5
Very mellow. Not 100% my cup of tea but I can appreciate it.
Pretty good.
Opening track was pretty good, better than Frank Sinatra’s version. Too bad this album is in Spanish, I’m sure the lyrics are great. Album was kind of repetitive, but very calming and relaxing.
Enjoyable, but just not something I will revisit
Lovely music for a sophisticated soiree, to be playing in the background while monsieur ambassador hands round the ferrero rocher...
Cool stuff.
Toch zonde dat ik deze niet gisteren heb meegepakt, op die mooie nazomerdag. Dit is natuurlijk bij uitstek de achtergrondmuziek die je wilt horen op wellicht wel de laatste dag van het jaar dat het kwik boven de 20 graden steeg. Met de nadruk op achtergrondmuziek, want veel songs vloeien een beetje in elkaar over, zonder dat je uit je Braziliaanse droom wordt ontwaakt. Dat is denk ik de kracht én de zwakte van de Bossa Nova, waar dit album wel echt een gouden standaard voor heeft gezet. Het kan het gebrek zijn aan kennis van de Portugese taal, of gewoon een gebrek aan Latijns-Amerikaanse schwung in m'n leven, maar veel nummers lijken kopieën van elkaar. Vooral de nummers waar Braziliaanse legende Jobim de microfoon heeft. De twee uitblinkers zijn dan ook de liedjes gezongen door de wonderschone en eveneens waanzinnig getalenteerde Astrud Gilberto, destijds partner van Joao. Zij heeft een bepaalde melancholiek in haar stem waar ik geen genoeg van krijg. 'The Girl From Ipanema' is iconisch, maar voor mij is 'Corcovado' de absolute highlight. Van gitaar tot de saxofoon, iedereen is on point. Magische melodie. De rest is zelfs op deze ietwat druilerige dag ook een aangename compagnon, maar blijft niet hangen. Overall kan ik genieten van de subtiele groove, en is z'n staat van dienst in het voortstuwen van het Bossa Nova genre niet over het hoofd te zien. 7/10 Highlights: The Girl From Ipanema Corcovado
Voor de tweede keer in korte tijd positief verrast door de Bossanova. Voorheen kwam ik vaak toch niet veel verder dan de Pixies-plaat ;) Getz/Gilberto is echt super subtiel en daarmee prachtige muziek voor op de achtergrond tijdens het (thuis)werken. Het Portugees wordt bijna ingefluisterd en de saxofoon brengt naar een hogere staat van zen. Persoonlijk ben ik wel meer fan van trompetters. Behalve dat het prachtig is, is het ook een beetje saai. Het is subtiel, en dat blijft het ook de gehele plaat. Het swingt niet, zoals zuid Amerikaanse muziek kan (en mag!) swingen. Voor mijn 21e eeuwse brein brengt het daarom wat weinig dopamine. Toch zal ik vaker de bekende bossanova er bij pakken. 7/10 Highlights The Girl from Ipanema Corcovado
Elegant, chill, good vibes
I enjoyed it as it was nice easy-listening jazz. My husband prefers more avant garde jazz.
Lovely and relaxing music. Would love to listen to while at the beach
Very enjoy in the right environment, average enjoyment in the day to day setting
3.5, mukavaa viikonloppuaamun taustamusiikkia.
If this was on in a long lift (elevator) I’d expect to be in a passionate kiss by the end of it.
Thoughts before listening: One of those albums that I always see getting praised, but that I know very little about. I know its jazz, and I feel like its Spanish flamenco inspired jazz perhaps? Not really sure. Review: So the internet tells me this is bossa nova not flamenco. Either way, its very enjoyable in a background music kind of way. "The Girl From Ipanema" is a recognizable song that I have already added to my playlist based on its inclusion on Frank Sinatra's bossa nova album. I can't say that this music is something I would typically gravitate to, but I can't deny that its high quality. I think this is a 3-star album for me personally, but I recognize that it probably deserves a higher score.
Solid Jazz/Samba fusion. 3/5
Un muy buen álbum de "Bossa Nova", entendiendo al género como una bastardización de los sonidos más originales de Brasil pasados por un filtro de Jazz comercial estadounidense. Sumamente recomendable para todo quien quiera adentrarse en los paisajes sonoros del país más grande de Sudamérica, aunque he de advertir, que sería poco serio para cualquiera quien se adentre en la crítica musical solo quedarse con este tipo de productos, habiendo algunos mucho más ricos y únicos.
Very nice/smooth jazz/samba record. The first track is a standard for a reason. Good easy listening.
Dreamy samba music that drifts between consciousness and coma. At times sublime, at other times strangely detached.
Neat.
I forgot I listened. It was smooth samba jazz fusion. Guys voice wasn’t great. The last song i liked very much.
Amazing album, easily forgettable. Great sounds, and an iconic intro song.
Lovely album, highly relaxing with the opening and closing tracks being particular highlights.
One of the classics that missed me
Chill, good vibes. All the songs sound a little similar though.
Very nice. Very smooth. Very stylish. Very smoke filled nightclub vibes. Very background music.
I liked the light touch throughout on this album. It felt very breezy. It suited the working mood whilst listening. I'm increasingly leaning towards jazz these days. Whatever gets you through the night, morning etc.
This is music for some kind of vacation I don't think I'll ever have... But I'd like to.
Not my typical preference for jazz. Not bad, but just not super interesting to me. Decent background music.
never quite lives up to the promise of the first track but i did clean tf out of the bathroom to this and i'll cherish that memory 6/10
3.1 - First track was great, but I was done after that track to be honest. Feel like it was nice background loungey music that just starts to sound the same
Immaculate vibes Why did that one popular review on here feel the need to tell us he fucked his girlfriend in the car while listening to this album?
Didn’t love it Didn’t hate it Didn’t understand it
A very acceptable smooth jazz album. Aside from a couple songs and some solo sections here and there, there wasn't much that jumped out to me unfortunately. The musical skill was on point, but a lot of the melodies and rhythms were repetitive to me. Notable Tracks: - The Girl from Ipanema - Para Machuchar Meu Coracao 5/10
It’s very peaceful music I will say that. Relaxing. Not my cup of tea but it does have a place in this world. I think it’s only fair to not have a choice cut since I need to know what the words mean when I hear them and this album does not have that feature, for me at least.
What an iconic song. The rest of the album is full of the same fun if not as recognizable songs.
Not a bad way to stay my morning.
It’s the end of August so nearly the end of another summer. Not been such a good summer here in the UK so was only thinking recently I have been a bit short changed with long balmy hot summer days. So this album coming along is just like laying on a sun lounger by the side of a pool with tequila cocktail in hand. Actually more accurately for me climbing up and standing on top of a Lake District mountain and taking in the beautiful view stretching away under a hot sun. Either way a lovely summer sounding record. Not what I would normally listen to but will always enjoy in short measures (rather like lovely English summer days) whenever they pop up on the radio. Think I’ll reach out for that holiday brochure or more likely wait a bit for the late summer sun in the Lake District. 3/5 30/8/24
Very cool, but not overly memorable
I don't like that it sounds like he's smacking his lips/whispering... But I like the music... One song, at least, sounds familiar and famous.
It's a lovely, chilled time. I like the vocals, I like the instruments, it's just all very pleasant and smooth. Is it a bit limited? Possibly. But it is what it is, and it's very nice. 3.5 rounded down.
This was fine. 2.5
Cool record
First song is great. Took me back to that episode of An Idiot Abroad where Karl goes to Rio. Was it close to music inside a lift? Yeah but I think it was a happy number so here we are.
Nice easy listening background music 3/5
Chill Jazz.
this album was decent; chill and nice enough to listen to. the jazz/bossa nova sound is pretty rare for this list, so i'll try to enjoy it while it's here. i had only heard of the girl from ipanema but it had never stuck with me. now i know what it sounds like... and it's fine. favorites: the girl from ipanema, corcovado
Beautiful
Fine, fun, great background music for a party.
Sleepy but beautiful
I'm not really familiar with the genre, but I enjoyed what I heard. I love discovering something new because of this project; something I might listen to again. 3 - 3.5 stars
Nice.
The Girl From Ipanema. Agradable para escuchar en un ascensor, o sala de espera, o de compras ... música de fondo.
Top notch elevator music.
Elevator music the album - that's not a bad thing, this album is incredibly soothing and so smooth to listen to. Just not really my thing 3/5
I've actually played some of this stuff with a Brazilian guy I know that plays guitar and sings. Of course it's foreign to me but I recognize some of the tunes. I suppose I'll give it three stars for being a big deal in the bossa nova world.
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I was going to, really pleasant vibe and good background music.
Pleasant enough listen
Wow, the production on this album is pretty terrible. I can hear more of the saxophonist's breaths than the actual notes he's playing. Were microphone filters not a thing yet? Girl from Ipanema is one of the most famous songs of all time. And pretty much every bossa nova song released after it sounds exactly the same. Is it pleasant to listen to? Sure. Is it hugely influential? Yes. Is it exciting to listen to? Not really. It's a decent album to put on as background music when you want something soothing. Great for napping on the beach or chilling in a coffee shop. Not something I'd really choose to listen to otherwise. One point for classical guitar. One point for Portuguese, which always sounds cool. One point for being vibey, I guess? 3/5
Pleasant enough jazz. Still not enough to make me a jazz fan, though.
Easy listening, but not as interesting as I expected.
It's fun, inoffensive music. Great background music for dancin' your way around the house doing some light housework. 3.5*
This was a fun and interesting listen. Just the right amount of jazz for me to enjoy, with some nice vocals.
It's a mood
3.5☆/5 07.27.2024
Perfectly pleasant easy listening. The type if stuff you hear in the background of a wine bar so that it doesn’t overtake the general conversation at the tables. 3/5
Little bit repetitive, but I enjoyed the grooves.
I really enjoyed this album, great as background music
I mean, it is relaxing and all, but maybe a bit too relaxing. Good background music. 3
Any more laid back and you'd be horizontal.
Oooooooh that’s smooooooooth.
Horny sophistication for 60s squares.
I'm really here for rock, this was OK but I wish I could filter out the jazz and other easy listening music.
It's pleasant to listen to but a bit boring and the songs all blend together. I doubt I'll ever seek it out again.
It’s… pleasant to listen to, but not overly exciting. Perhaps it sounded wider in the early ’60s?
Good sax but jazzz zzz zzz
3/5
3/5
Chill, it seems like they reuse the same progressions a lot so if youve hear one youve heard most.
I want every swanky dinner party in my future to have this album on softly in the background!
I didn't exactly love this but I'm glad to have heard it.
lol not bad
i don't know much jazz music tbh but i can see how this record put it into the mainstream, it's very accessible and overall good vibes !!
Fun
Wunderbare Hintergrundmusik für einen entspannten Abend. Bosse Nova und Samba-mässig wohl etwas vom Besten. *** 1/2
Приятная босса-нова, НЕ ЗАТЯНУТАЯ!! Но треки не отличаются друг от друга... Для меня это грусть
Not bad but really sleepy.
Smooth comfortable background music at the cocktail bar, and something to get up and samba to. The Girl from Ipanema is a classic
Rating: 7/10 Very good album overall, the combination of jazz and Latin music was very well done. Incredibly pleasant to listen to from start to finish, although it all starts to sound the same after a while.
Tender and jazzy, I enjoyed this album but it's not really a genre of music that I'm interested in. Very pleasant for background or dinner music.
This is like hard core elevator music. Imagine an elevator by a pool at a tropical resort. This album is playing
A great Jazz starter
Still pretty good background noise. Jazz Samba was better
Extremely cozy feelgood music, makes you happy and calm when listening to it. 'Girl From Ipanema' is a very good song, but the rest doesn't stand out in the same way, but blend together more. In fact, almost all songs on this album sounds exactly same. I don't know if they're playing similar chords in the songs or if it's just due to the guitar player playing the same "riff" over and over again. Overall it's a nice playthrough though, and I think I will save this to put on during a dinner or just to have some nice background music. For it to reach higher ratings it would definitely need some more variety. Strong 3.
I'm not really a fan of bossa-nova and was leaning on giving this album a 2 star, but Stan Getz on the saxophone is just such a pleasure to the ears that it even outweighs my dislike of bossa-nova. It's a nice, chill album with great saxophone parts. I understand the appeal of the album even though I find it slightly annoying in its laid-back rythm. Weak 3.
This elegant and relaxed kind of music has a certain appeal.
Funny to have the daughter and two albums later her father. I'd no idea where the first track -- very famous -- came from. Once again, it's not really my cup of tea but the jazz bits make it pleasant to listen to anyway.
The Girl From Ipanema, with two versions included here, is definitely a good one but nothing else here really stood out. Good calm background music nevertheless.
Getz/Gilberto is a sun-drenched musical journey that feels like strolling through a vibrant South American street, coffee in hand. The album opens with the iconic Girl from Ipanema, a sweet and timeless track that sets a laid-back, breezy tone. Throughout the record, the seamless blend of Stan Getz's smooth saxophone and João Gilberto's gentle guitar and vocals creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. However, the album tends to stay within a narrow stylistic range, offering little variation from its initial mood. While each track is expertly crafted and enjoyable, the overall experience can feel somewhat repetitive. The consistency in style means there are few surprises, but this also lends the album a cohesive, mellow charm. Its gentle melodies and relaxed pace make it perfect background music for unwinding or daydreaming. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 1 STAND OUT TRACK - Girl from Ipanema
It’s OK. Probs great if you enjoy that kind of music.
I wish I was a pregnant 60s housewife hosting a dinner party, with a martini in one hand and a cigarette in the other, this is the perfect soundtrack for such an occasion. Laid back classy background noise. But never more than background noise for me so it gets a 3.
Good vibes but better if I understood Spanish
Latin Jazz. I like Stan Getz
A cool, sunny relaxed vibe. I see myself sipping cocktails at a sophisticated soirėe full of interesting types, effortlessly looking cool. Or a character in some intriguing film. Possibly black and white. I find it gentle to listen to - background music that sets a scene and vibe. Nice.
We're transported to Brazil in the early 60s, somewhere chic, with beautiful people and a peaceful atmosphere as the sun shines and the waves gently lap Copacabana beach. Cafés across the world have been playing this to try and capture the vibe ever since. It's so mellow, creates a mood. The recording is so good it sounds like they are right with us. The voices are great and the saxophone sounds like a third voice. Much as I like it, I know I won't listen to it much, my interest fades. Best track - The Girl From Ipanema, obviously, the long version.
There is a time and place where I would love this album. Perhaps in the early evening on holiday, somewhere hot - going for a stroll or having a glass of wine on the balcony before dinner. Or sipping coffee in some French cafe on Sunday. A hectic Monday at work in overcast England sadly did not match the vibe. While it didn’t click with me immediately, I can appreciate this is a beautifully constructed album with excellent production. Relaxing and carefree. Right now this album isn’t for me. But one day, I know it will be.
goede instrumenteel, vooral saxofoon is geweldig Kan wel een beetje repetitief overkomen. perfect album om op de achtergrond op te leggen
Effectively the girl from Ipanema as a 45 minute long song.
Did its thing unspectacularly
Maybe I wasn't in the right frame of mind for this one but as soon as I saw The Girl From Ipanema was on here I groaned inwardly. Still, it was pleasant enough but I'm also glad that it's over.
Never heard but I see it's french-jazz. I'll check it out. Listening to this first track, I have definitely heard this before. Maybe just this track.
If this is 'Bossa Nova' I like it. 90% of the lyrics weren't in English so I can't speak for the songwriting quality, but the saxophone and the bass were both beautiful. An album of just jazz does get tiring after a while, and it is the perfect example of music that I like, but was not made for me. I listened to the original masters as FLAC files at 24-bit 96KHz on the expanded edition of the album. I didn't bother listening to the mono and single recordings featured on the expanded edition as I doubt they sound different enough from the stereo masters to listen to. There is a remastered version of the album available which I will add to my TIDAL collection as both a full album and individual tracks.
never really thought of bossa Nova + cool jazz. girl from ipanema is essential.
Silky smooth selection. Oozes charm and style. Very enjoyable. Added to my list.
Spanish jazz 1964, some english lyrics, not bad
I think it's good for what it is, even if it's a sound I personally do not care for.
Aggressively non-confrontational. The almost perfect baseline.
sympa à ecouter, jazzy
Really smooth
first listen. quite nice but too jazzy for me. I can't imagine myself ever coming back to it.
Really nice easy listening. 4* might be too generous. 71/100, couple of bonus points for Ipanema.
I liked it but conversely didn't find it revelatory or particularly inspired. I suppose it's a product of the time, these days the influence of world music is felt across all genres, it may have been more important when it was released.
Very smooth and lovely music. Horn jazz with some pleasant vocals and great balance of power within the instruments. I find it hard to connect to the music, and it doesn’t really capture me. Objectively it is very beautiful.
Not my favorite
Thought that I already reviewed this one, maybe it was another similar recording, stated that it reminds me of the music my parents listened to when I was a little boy.. pleasant reference, 3 stars.
funny vibe
solitamente non sono una fan accanita di jazz; ma con questo album mi sono sentita teletrasportata su una spiaggia in Brasile, su una sdraio al tramonto, con una caipirinha in una mano e un sigaro nell’altra a osservare il sole che tramonta. neanche da dire, molto piacevole. sarebbe 3.5/5 ma purtroppo non mi sento di dargli 4.
Le vibes sono potenti e davvero piacevoli anche se il jazz non è affatto il mio genere. La voce maschile super tenera e delicata, perfetta. la voce femminile…potevo farne a meno.
Was in the right mood for some elevator music.
Very mellow, like the soundtrack to an old movie
The Getz horn solo is really breathy and pronounced… Lost interest a bit after 3 or 4 tracks
Le genre de jazz qui est un peu trop doux à mon goût. C'est très musique de bruit de fond plus qu'un album à activement écouter. Rien de mauvais, mais rien qui se démarque. 5/10
great music, couldn't understand em
I really like Stan Getz's saxophone playing. I also like Gilberto's vocals. However, the gentle bossa nova is more suited to a beach with long drinks in summer. I only have that on rare occasions. I had a good time listening to the music. But it's not the kind of music I listen to all the time. 3/4
Smooth
Felt like being in a quant swan boat in Venice on a warm summer evening, steadily cruising down one of the many water-roads. Enjoy
Language barrier. Still good.
If you like Girl From Ipanema, you’ll like this album ;)
Coming across this album and having to listen through the stereo and mono mixes, I couldn't help but ponder a few things; how did this become the standard bearer for all things bossa nova and why did it have the impact it did upon listeners? My guess is that it was to do with the last wave of tastemaking done by older generations not well equipped to handle the rapidly changing scenes that they wouldn't or couldn't understand anyway and its languid, at times lethargic slow groove was more up their alley. Something to throw on when throwing business parties or to seem rather adventurous in tastes when hosting others. Whether the case, Getz/Gilberto is an album that's to be respected and its legacy to be appreciated when applicable, even if it doesn't play towards most tastes. Favorites: The Girl From Ipanema, Desafinado, Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars), Só Danço Samba, O Grande Amor.
Good relaxing day drinking on a beach or somewhere warm and tropical. I don't understand the words without translation but that is almost good. Reading the lyrics after listening I did pick up on a lot of the meaning and feelings just by the melody and his emphasis.
idk why sometimes bossa nova annoys me and sometimes it's soothing. it's one of life's little mysteries.
3.5 im surprised i actually liked it
Vocals are often low in the mix, but otherwise a pleasant album.
B- The Girl From Ipanema 3 Doralice 3 Para Machucar Meu Coracao (To Hurt My Heart) 3 Desafinado 3 Corcovado 3 So Danco Samba (Jazz Samba) 3 O Grande Amor 3 Vivo Sohando 3 It'd take an exceptionally long silver spoon up someone's bum to really enjoy this.
Bossa baby
This is the type of music you’d expect to hear in a cruise ship restaurant and I mean that as a compliment.
Nice lounge music, nothing that special about it.
First listen Saved 4/8 Top track: The Girl From Ipanema
Lively, interesting bossa nova music.
Just ok.
It is very relaxing music in a nice way. Wouldn't listen as a main focus personally, but for some background it is very nice. Will I listen to again: 40%
The opening song was very familiar. Overall it was a good album. It was not over the top jazz, and it did not drone on. I do not think that I will revisit it, but it was fine to listen to. I would not complain if it was playing and I heard it again.
Very interesting. Jazz and not English? But I did recognize one which surprised me! Good
This is only relevant for one song, a classic that isn't nearly as good as my grandparents told me it was. Beyond that, it's evocative of a bygone era.
The original Girl From Ipanema. Several ways. Jazzy! Lovely vocals. Coool
The Girl from Ipanema was popular and very familiar to me from back then. I don't choose to listen to jazz, but if I were I would welcome this. Overall good album.
I'm not typically a jazz fan but this was pretty good.
Música de elevador
2.5/5 Good to do paperwork to or maybe cook but not regualr listening
- „The Girl From Ipanema“ ist richtig geil - Ich musste sofort an Fahrstuhlmusik denken aber gar nicht negativ. Und dann dachte ich: Das kennst du doch aus etlichen Filmen. Stellt sich raus, der Song ist tatsächlich die Fahrstuhlmusik in Blues Brothers vor dem Showdown - Insgesamt irgendwie echt chillig um das so nebenbei durchzuhören. - Vielleicht auch was entspanntes für nen „late-night-Whirley“ mit nem Whsikey in der Hand… Rating : 3/5
- übel chillig. girl from ipanema natürlich ein absoluter ohrwurm - leider in seiner gänze mir etwas zu eintönig. Vor allem in nochmaligen Durchskippen hört sich 80% des Albums leider absolut gleich an. moody und stilvoll aber gleich - Würde ich vielleicht in richtiger Situation nochmal anmachen. aber dann weniger wegen einzelner Songs oder bestimmter parts, sondern der gesamtstimmung wegen. 3/5
Super entspannt mal wieder, um in den Tag zu starten. Werde ich mir mal wegspeichern für Tage, an denen man so ein ruhiges Album gut gebrauchen kann.
The Girl From Ipanema //
This needs to be heard on the beach instead of a staid office which is where I heard it. It is relaxing and calming music but I do have to be in the mood to hear it. Prefer the songs with Astrud Gilberto singing than Joao.
Really chill, really sweet. Again not my style, but I added a few songs to a few playlists. I can see myself putting it on for cooking or have in the background while working. Made me happy!
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It’s pretty good.
Mellow
Enjoyed the album but not really a jazz fan so probably won’t find myself going back to it.
Not my style but prob objectively good
Nice soft latin-ey jazz
Nice and tropical lounge vibey, but sleepy
Enjoyable first half smooth easy and fun. First song is a banger. After a whole album. Does get slightly repetitive but an interesting album. Great for chilling. 7
Back in an era of when jazz rules this is some kind phenomenal jazz music. The fun upbeat tempos and high energy brass makes this a pretty solid album. The girl From impanema may be the most popular song in this list as it’s been in other albums before. This album isn’t my favorite but still good. This is a nice and easy listening jazz album. 6.4/10
Lekkere vibes, maar niet heel bijzondre verder
Ik vond het verrassend goed. Heb met veel plezier naar het album geluisterd
Well I never thought I’d like this but it was something very easy to work with but didn’t put me to sleep. Surprised that I didnt despise it or even dislike and found myself enjoying it. Definitely a strong 7/10 but not incredible enough to be 4 stars. Would listen again.
Not too bad but kinda sounded like elevator music at times 6.5/10
Yeah, sure, perfectly fine.
A little same-y for me.
Oikein hyvä, mutta tykkäsin enemmän listan edellisestä Getz-levystä, jossa ei ollut vokaaleja. Vaikka Gilberto toki legenda onkin.
Ihan jees, mut nää vokaalijazzlevyt ei koskaan ollut omia suosikkeja. Megahitti on kans musta vähän tylsä. Menköön nyt kolmosella.
I only listened to it once - sort of as background music - and it seemed nice. "Girl From Ipanema" is a famous song, of course. I don't have a lot to say about this. I might return to it again at some point.
Only know one song. Very relaxing but not my style.
The original girl from Ipanema! Rest of the album has a very mellow, chill sound, but kind of repetitive. Nothing blows my mind.
In a nutshell: swingin' samba/bossa nova Pleasant, minimalist jazz meets gentle samba. Is it really bossa nova? This is the kind of music you’d hear in a 4 plus star hotel lobby or you would play while cooking dinner. I dig it. Overall: 6/10
Enjoyed this
Obviously Getz is a great player and this album is nice to listen to, but it could do with having a bit more variety in there
Fun, just not really my style.
These song weren't really for me. They set a decent vibe, but most of them felt like nothing. Don't feel the need to listen again.
This is jazzy and relaxing but not really my jam
I'm not familiar with this artist or album, or samba music for that matter, but this has probably been my favorite album from Central and South America that I've gotten to review so far. The arrangements were really nice, especially the horns, and Astrud Gilberto's vocals on a few of the tracks were fantastic. This is the type of album that would be perfect to listen to on a slightly warm Saturday in spring; a day full of sunlight, but a day where you have the freedom to relax and take in everything. This isn't the type of album that I'd normally listen to, but I'm considering getting a copy, because it would be nice to have around.
Decent chilled album with a few nice songs
Good in small doses
3.4/5 Best Track: The Girl From Ipanema
Love the music, don’t like the man’s voice
i really liked the first Getz album on this list so i was excited for this one but i was a little disappointed. not bad but certainly not as good - low 3
Lovely music, very calming, but not my cup of tea.
ok
The Girl From Impanema is an all time classic and one of the best songs ever written. This album however never reaches those heights ever again. The album is alright but gets old pretty quickly
This album makes me want neat bourbon and a cigarette. Highlights: The Girl From Ipanema (both versions), Desafinado, Corcovado
Nice soothing melodies, reminds me of the Girl from Imponena.
no se mucho del género pero fue muy relajante y me gustó.
Oh hey, that's where the girl from Ipanema comes from.
Slightly repetitive as 100% bossanova BUT could not stop moving the whole time. Elevated elevator music. Saved album
Ah. So this is where "The Girl From Ipanema" came from. A short album with 2 versions of the song.
I get why this album is important, but other than at dinner parries, Bossa Nova puts me to sleep.
A very chill bossa nova album
Lounge/ coffee shop vibe. Relaxing sounds while you make gnocchi or chop veggies in the kitchen. Love the use of different instruments that are still prevalent today in the current sonic culture of Brazil and U.S. Kinda sleepy for me, not mad at it. Prefer something a little more up -tempo, little more percussion for my taste 🥁
🇧🇷 👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿 Nice easy listening, very minimalistic if you’re in to that… definitely music to take a relaxing bath to 🧐 First non American album to win a Grammy , so there’s that for historical context. Lots of longing for unattainable love… welcome to Brazilian music 😂 That sax rips tho , and Joao has a nice voice overall, but I need some more percussion for my taste 🥁 tbh, if it wasn’t for the sax, it’d be hard to get thru the whole album as it’s a bit repetitive Overall Feels like a prescribed reading of a classic novel, yes important to place for historical relevance and your better for reading it, as this album launched the bossa nova genre, but wouldn’t be my first pick for bossa (feels played out) which morphed into my much preferred MPB (música popular brasileira). ✌️
ahhhhhh an auditory massage so smooth and silky vanilla beans, swaying palms, warm water, and summer sunshine straight into your ears the epitome of an easy listen...
Everyone needs to lounge once in a while. Probably best to have something better to do than just sit and listen to the whole album though.
Its OK. The Girl from Iponema - of course - is a standout.
I quite liked this album, had a nice instrumental to it
Saxophone is good but the performances aren’t all that stand-out. 3/5
Don’t speak spanish
Pretty same-y sounding. Not a lot of variety. Mixing wasn’t great
Makes me feel fancy. Thought there might be a parade, but no dice. 3.
This is what I hoped the Astrud Gilberto on this list album sounded like.
Good tunes but too repetetive. 6/10
I'm pretty sure this is a third album on this list that includes some version of "A Girl From Ipanema". I have no idea which version is original, but I think Getz/Gilberto collaboration had it recorded and performed in a best way. Otherwise, it's just a solid album with nice lounge songs, pretty fine for a background during a slow and peaceful day.
Getz/Gilberto really reminds me of an album I looked at earlier in my 1001 albums journey called Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim (Jobim is on this record so that could be part of the reason why) The way they are so similar is that the songs are generally very pleasant and relaxing but it drags on for too long as every song simply sounds too similar to each other. I will also never forgive corcovado for tricking me into thinking i was gonna get something slightly different but that ended up not being the case. This album is a 2.5 that i have adjusted to a 3 for this site. Best Song: The Girl From Ipanema Worst Song: Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
I didn't hate this! Because of its use in elevators, it felt familiar. Definitely a background music situation. Would likely be great at a party. Listened to it in the car. Probably didn't require this level of attention
Fine samba/jazz combo album that makes for an easy, if somewhat dreamy and unengaging listen. Peaks up front with 'Ipanema,' but there are several other great compositions mixed in as well that make this an enjoyable experience overall.
The Girl from Ipanema! Chilliger Classic.
The Girl From Ipanema. Agradable para escuchar en un ascensor, o sala de espera, o de compras ... música de fondo.
The Girl From Ipanema. Agradable para escuchar en un ascensor, o sala de espera, o de compras ... música de fondo.
Bossa Nova just isn't really my thing I think, but I can respect this album regardless. The guitar playing is impeccable and the vocals are lush and calming.
Brings you to a tropical and relaxing vacation. Jazz with character and feeling.
not my vibe. on dirait du jazz de salon huppé. probablement une insulte a l'Artiste. 5/10
Made me feel like I was in a cocktail lounge. Very good. Love girl from Ipanema
9/10
Seems like such a landmark for the whole bossa nova genre. Can't believe this album is so old.
Chill and relaxing, but didn't blow my mind. Good background music while I'm working. Felt a bit same-same throughout.
Brazilian Bossa Nova, this album is probably the standard all other Bossa Nova albums are judged by. This version of The Girl From Ipanema is the one everyone recognizes and remembers as THE version of the song. Overall it was a nice jazzy album to listen to.
When there is actual jazz happening via instrumentals I like it, but too much singing and generic bossa nova to have much bite.
Very chill and pleasant. Good background music. Kind of boring.
Jazzy...not bad
Ok, a little too mellow?
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One of the Greatest Jazz Combos of all time. Listen the Complexity of a song like "This Bird has Flown" or the Silky smooth Horns on "Come and Get it if you Want It". A Great Jazz Record, up there with Miles Davis "Kinda Blue"
So two Stan Getz albums in my last 10 albums? Come on randomizer, do better. And Desafinado is on both. I still don't care enough about this genre and find myself bored. That may be harsh, but I definitely am not excited. I did finally notice Getz' sax playing on the last song Vivo Sonhando, and he is quite good. But it's still nice background music or the soundtrack playing at a high-end restaurant, nothing more to me.
Chill, divertido.
Laid back jazz bossa nova from Brazilian saxophone and guitar greats. The addition of English language female vocals makes it a lot more accessible and must have contributed to its 2 million selling commercial success. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: The Girl From Ipanema Date listened: 19/11/23
it was alright - I liked the classic Girl From Impanema - and Corcovada and SO Danco Samba. Its a lovely, chill listen, but not particularly memorable.
Getz/Gilberto is a joint album by American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto. It's a jazz / bossa nova album that popularized bossa nova worldwide and became one of the best-selling jazz albums. Widely acclaimed, this album won Grammys for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Best Engineered Recording - Non-Classical, and was the first non-American album to win Album of the Year in 1965. This album has been certified silver in the UK and gold in Argentina, Canada, Italy, and the US. Funnily enough, the main pair of musicians on this album did not get along in the studio, but they worked through their issues and collaborated on a few albums of bossa nova music. This important piece of bossa nova music or Brazilian jazz is great. It's soft and tender vocals (on some tracks) pair well with the rhythmic guitars, bass, piano, and sax. This is a beautiful album, even if one is not a fan of jazz.
The album shares the same sentimental Girl From Ipanema feel all throughout it, a nice easy listen
Nice, gentle, sax-lead jazz
This album reminds me of an ex's grandma (lovely woman). She loved The Girl From Ipanema and used to hum it a bunch. It's a nice memory. This album is an absolute classic. Getz could really play the sax. Gilberto was a master of everything else. Bossa Nova at its purest. Gilberto's wife, Astrud, is the famous voice on The Girl From Ipanema. She absolutely nails it from beginning to end. They really screwed her out of money on that one.
I don't love jazz but this was alright
Some real smooth yet saucy sax going on here. I’m not mad at it. Best with a piña colada at the all-inclusive resort for one week of the year.
Niet iets dat ik vaker ga draaien, maar ik kon het goed hebben vandaag.