Reviews (page 3 of 14)
Bassa No Thanks.
Smooth and easy with a touch of brazilian flavor. Great soundtrack to start the day.
no. wasnt for me at all.
The Sims music. Waiting room music. I have no real opinion on this.
Álbum de conhecimento essencial para todos os amantes de música, não apenas os brasileiros, mas de todas as nacionalidades. Demonstração mais pura e bela do que é a globalização com a maneira como o Jazz e a Bossa Nova se mesclam perfeitamente. O dom de enxergar o poder que surge ao compartilhar para criar é uma dádiva intrínseca de nós humanos e que deve ser melhor aproveitada à cada geração.
Perfect for the weekend or a slow morning
mmmm, bossa nova
Legendary bossa nova album, groundbreaking and beautiful work and colloboration between american jazz scene and brasilian samba to create something new and unique. Clearly easily at least 4 stars and 4.5 on RYM, but not sure if this will reach perfect 5 for me, maybe. P.S. After already multiple re-listens this morning, already being familiar well with this work and all, I decided that it really can reach 5 stars for one simple reason. When it comes to Bossa Nova there are a few great works to choose from, but this one will almost always be the premier choise when it comes to discovering the greatness of this genre. This is seminal work.
beautiful bit of bossa nova jazz music, some classics and a great line up of artists, time flew by while listening
Smooth and sweet
So sweet
(4/7) "girl from ipanema" is classic
perfect for when you're ready for a slower pace. takes you right to the beach.
That was awesome!
Too good.
super, bisschen schläfrig
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto (1964) It was similar to C'est Chic in the sense that was it more for listening in the background. Having said that, the hispanic vibe it gave and hushed voices from the singers made it enjoyable. If I had to pick an album to listen to work to, it would be this one. Album Rank: 5.9 Favorite Song: The Girl from Ipanema
Very nice, gentle music. I like it.
The classic intro to bossa nova, and it still sounds as good as when I first heard it. There’s a reason that this sound invokes the exact same scene in everyone’s head as it’s been the background for so many films and shows without anyone even really knowing. I really enjoy this style of music, as corny as it can sound to some people, and I really like the way Portuguese sounds when sang. The sax playing is so smooth and the grooves are so smooth and everything is so freaking smooth. Just perfect mood music for taking it easy.
I like desafinado , I like the rhythm and the voice. It's more like a got day living room music, not elevator:D need special atmosphere to enjoy 4.8!
3.85
Ryan really likes this album.
It's fine. Sounds like the same song over and over again. It's very background music at a chill spot where it sets, or underscores, an emotional tone. It's not trying to blow you away but hit a vibe and maintain that. It does that well.
Masterpiece, every detail, every song has a vibe and makes this sounds great original and with a trademark.
It's pleasant but nothing happens
Super chill album, nice to listen to bossa nova. It really reminded me of peace after getting an aux cable to listen to our old dvd player and watch the summer afternoon move with a slight breeze the trees outside while in bed, I finally was at peace after a really long time I longed for it, I forgot I was searching for it. But of course it had to be one minute after my oasis got infiltrated again, just after completing it. Such is the way of life I guess.
jazz :3
Another heatwave in the UK and another beautiful summery album. You’re immediately transported to 1960s Rio de Janiero, where the man wear light linen suits, sit outside cafe shops near the beach and watch the girls go by. Amazing
Among the finest jazz albums I've ever listened to. Every track is a gem. I don't think, even if this isn't your kind of music, that there is a note out of place. When I chuck out a 5-star (and this is just for me) I typically do it because the album is perfect in its vein. This is a perfect smooth jazz album. It wouldn't be a perfect boss-brass or old-school boom-bap album. It is a reaaallly bad country album. Damn it is a tasty jazz album though.
Very nice!
Like the jazz but the lyrics are kinda weird, didn’t like the quite singing, nice as background music
Smooth
Art doesn't have to be bombastic to be good. It can be like this album, just pure and simple and easy, yet full of life and love and feeling.
Quiet, seductive jazz. Perfect for hanging out with your special one. 4.5/5
Surprised that I liked this genre.
So pretty. The ubiquity of "Girl from Ipanema" makes me forget how pleasant the album is as a whole.
loving this, very chilled. It would be good for art workshops.
YES! Love this.
Classic album - funny that this is Getz's most famous even though he made much better recordings. Love that this is the album that introduced Jobim to the United States.
This is a great album. Soft, easy - background music but I mean that in the best way possible. Such a nice way to start a morning or end a day.
Hearing all the classic sounds that have found their ways into soundtracks, and global memories was a lovely experience. We humans are the definition of reuse.
Just a very nice easy listen. Great singers, great songs.
88/100 God what a peaceful album this is. I’m at work right now on a cloudy day at a marina gas dock listening to this album while sitting next to the water. Perfectly done bossa nova although it does get kinda samey. Maybe that’s because I don’t speak the language lmao so I can’t hear any lyrical differences. Some songs have sax which it’s always amazing to hear it, and others have a nice accompanying piano. This album is loved by many and for good reason. It can put you at peace in an instant. Just great stuff all around, and I love it.
class & gas. may be the bias speaking, but anyone who reduces this classic to muzak simply lacks the ear for it. a delicious listening experience all around 4.5.
This was a very soothing, calming album that provided beautiful saxophone segments and this serves as a album to sit and listen to or to slow dance to. Astrud Gilberto provides a very beautiful voice throughout some of the songs. The references to places in brazil are also very nice. Does get a bit repetitive but still a great album
I loved the sound and its something I will be coming back to.
Classic for a reason. It’s been imitated so often it’s hard to remember how original it was.
i love bossa nova. girl from impanema is a perfect song
Hell yeah more non-Anglo music Bossa Novas are so cool, just an incredibly captivating pattern that almost guarantees I’ll like a song. Vocals are great, instrumentation is great, and the overall sound is just this wonderful blend of Brazilian jazz. Don’t really have many complaints about this one, little confused why there were a couple of copies of some songs on here so I guess it felt a little repetitive at times? That’s about all I can think of Not quite a 5 but damn close, I feel like if I listened to this on a beach with a cold drink in my hand this would be the greatest album of all time but alas
lovely and chill. great with morning coffee
Wonderful. This is such an incredibly enjoyable album to listen to, a real treat after a rather lackluster previous week. I’ve marked a few tracks as favorites, but honestly, I could do that for the entire album. What a fantastic record. It features a blend of jazz and samba (which, admittedly, neither have ever been one of my favorites) topped with a touch of soul. It puts you in a summery mood… this is the quintessential summer evening album for sitting out on the patio.
Very calming and provides the atmosphere of a tranquil home.
mmmm pleasant
The Girl From Ipanema - 4.5/5 Doralice - 4/5 Para Machucar Meu Coração - 4/5 Desafinado - 4/5 Corcovado - 4/5 Só Danço Samba - 4/5 O Grande Amor - 4/5 Vivo Sonhando - 4/5 This falls a bit too much into the "easy listening" category of music at times but this is still really well produced. I wish there was a bit more "oomph" added to this, but this is perfect to put on and just relax. Overall: 4/5 Favorites: Girl From Ipanema
I've heard about this album, and recognize a few track titles, but have never listened to this album start-to-finish. I'm looking forward to it. This is great. I'll be adding it to my list of albums to listen to again.
Lounge music to chill to
Don't know much about boss nova, but a good, fun time. Glad I got to listen to the start of the genre's popularity.
This might be one of my new favorite albums. I knew 'the girl from Ipanema' before listening to the album, but the other songs are just as good and give that same mellow, light vibe that i love so much. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation!!
A great bossa nova jazz album that was the first non-American album to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. This is the music I want to be played at a sleepy beach bar on a beautiful day. Not super complicated, very relaxing Brazilian jazz with a little bit of dance flair here and there. Really enjoyed this album, it’s a solid 4/5 for me.
me encantó el disco completo. jamás me había dado el tiempo de escucharlo completo y es una maravilla !!
A beautiful record. Girl From Ipanema is a true classic. The rest of the album is lovely.
Great album. I like the way this sits at the intersection of genres. Beautiful playing. A pleasure.
Didn't find this as compelling as some of the other in this genre that we've listened to. It was fine, but didn't grab me in any way.
yes
Amazing album no notes
not a lot of stand out favourites in this album. i wouldn't say i'm a huge fan of bossa nova, but this is one of the classic albums of that genre. very soft and mellow throughout, i'd put this on when i want to slow down.
Arguably the most iconic bossa nova album in existence. Phenomenal instrumentation with a cohesive feel but enough variation to hold your attention.
Boring. It conjures a mood, that’s for sure, but that mood is one of languid boredom. Give me exotica music from the era instead – at least that had some genuine eccentricity. Best track: “The Girl From Ipanema”
I got so excited when I saw I would be listening to a bossa nova AND jazz album! Two of my most loved genres!! Incredible, honestly such a perfect album. I loved all of the songs. I don't know how an album can be so soothing but thrilling (in the sense that it was such a musical masterpiece) but Getz and Gilberto do a wonderful job. Asturd Gilberto's voice is so gorgeous!! Fave Songs: Desafinado, Corcovado, Sólo Danço Samba, Vivo Sonhando
A perfect cocktail party album. I dig!
Smooth Latin grooves for a hot summers day
Peak
Very calm and easy listening music. Something to have on in the background at a brunch or pre-dinner drinks.
I liked but it was rushed listen and will definitely listen again good vibes
When it hits, it hits
Classic.
Felt like I was in a soundscape or a resturant, more chilled vibe, think it found me on the correct day.
a nice album to have on in the background
#album 84 bossa nova.....great for fancy hotel lifts. ಄ album rating: ★★☆☆☆ ಄ number of albums left to review: 1,005 ಄ number of albums from the list that i agree with being on the list: 39 ಄ albums from the list that I would consider on my list: 16 ಄ albums from the list I won't include on my list: 68
This album is equivalent nursing a nice, cool drink in your hands as you watch the sunset on a beautiful beach whose name you can't pronounce. And somewhere between the fading moon and palm leaves, you see a woman walk wearing a skirt that moves to the rhythm of the sea. You're not sure if she's walking towards you or walking right past you. But it doesn't matter as the weight of the evening's breeze settles over your closing eyes.
Really enjoyed this one. Great listen on a cloudy unsettled day. A real mood lifter. That said, in terms of musical styles this would never be super high on my rotation.
This was pretty tremendous. Adding this to my heavy rotation for Sunday mornings. 9/10
Cool bossa nova album, great for just relaxing and watching the birds. It is a bit on the easy listening side.
This was the first time I gave a serious chance to bossa nova, and I can say that it was a great experience! While it still is not my cup of tea, I really enjoyed it nonetheless and definitely see the appeal of the genre as a whole. The mellow guitar draws you in and makes you want to stay for the slow, yet exciting ride.
Solid 7 I like this :) was very nice. Not very often I get to music that I can just describe as “nice”
One bossa nova song is baller and powerful. Eight to ten is a bit dry. Truly the disco of jazz if you know what I'm saying Highlights: "The Girl from Ipanema", "Para Machuchar Meu Coracao", "O Grande Amor"
Ну норм
I actually liked it. 3.45-ish.
This is fun. A bit boring and not really my style of jazz, but nice.
The Girl from Ipanema was one of the first 'songs for adults' that I remember being enchanted by as a child. Then I heard it in Park Guell, during my first visit to Barcelona and it was pure m
Very good, saved
Pleasant, but not much beyond that. ★★★
This is very good. "The Girl From Ipanema" is a classic, a song that makes you travel. Overall, this is in the range of 4 stars. Other songs I enjoyed: "Para Machuchar Meu Coraçao", "Desafinado" or "O Grande Amor".
Pretty chill. Fav track is obviously the original “The girl from Ipanema”, such an influential piece. “Corcovado” is also peak.
Chill vibes, probably wouldn't go back to it but nice easy listening.
love this album. perfect for the pool, a quiet night, for conversation.
Completamente atemporal
Smety ale dobra jakość
4/5. Very good bit of Bossa Nova. the highlight for me is the production, the whole record sounds like you’re in a small cafe listening to these songs live, giving it a very intimate and easygoing feel. Plus Getz’s tenor sax playing pairs extremely well with Gilberto’s gentle guitar. The biggest highlight for me is the album opener (and its biggest hit) “The Girl from Ipanema” which features two singers trading verses around and some great, but gentle solos.
Jazzy and fun, good forbwork
Depending on your mood this is either a sexy romantic soft groove, or nap time music.
bliss
This is #day678 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… much like the previous Stan Getz record, which I got almost exactly a year ago, I find this thoroughly enjoyable. Just what the doctor prescribed on this June evening through my Technics SU-7300. "The Girl from Ipanema" has to be the perfect cocktail jazz tune. Breezy as a summer wind. This is a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day679.
Ничего такая боса-нова и джазец на фон. Вообще многие воспринимают это слово "на фон" как что-то оскорбительное, как некий ТЦ'шный muzak без своей идентичности и исключительно коммерческий. Но вы послушайте эту музыку. Она пышет индвидуализмом, но да, при всем при этом, это очень легкая, спокойная музыка с расслабляющими ритмами. Под которую приятно пить кофе, отдыхать, лежать на диване, она совершенно необязательно создана для активного слушания и это прекрасно. Такая музыка тоже должна быть, а уж и тем более, когда в ней есть и красота и мастерство.
I liked the jazz-like sound, though it's not something I'd normally listen to. Portuguese is a nice language and it was really interesting to listen to it in music.
Smooth.
Not my thing.
muy bueno mal clasiqu8dimo nashe
So mellow I nearly lapsed into incontinence.
Really great jazzy saxophone with soft piano, guitar and vocals to create a perfect atmosphere. It's very enjoyable from start to finish including the songs I'd heard and not heard before. The kind of music I want around me for many slow afternoons to reflect on or let drift into the back of my head.
Bossa nova starter pack. Kohustuslik kuulamine tüüpidele, kes natukenegi tahavad mängida seda žanrit. Väga libe kuulamine ja sellist albumit tahaks tegelikult vinüülile ka, Getzi muusika täielikult sobib sellesse esteetikasse. 4.0/5
10/10 bossa nova classics, must listen for jazz enthusiasts
Musica brasileña de jazz, me gusta pero es demasiado monotona en cuanto a sonido para mi
Skipped
Actually a pretty good listen, jazzy, fun and light
I love bossa nova, just wish stan getz wasnt the representative for bossa nova
Muy linda la voz, es espectacular para estudiar mientras suena, super lindo album
What a loving album. What a self loving sound. I showered, danced, moisturized. I smell of roses. —— Poem —— Getz/Gilberto Stan Getz+João Gilberto Cashmere spills drips into the drink which glassmouth I rim with my fingers skim Pelvises twist to the trough and crest of moon wave wisp among clefs and sheets Rose water puddles upon the stream mirror the self as I crawl in his bed
simplemente una voz , un par de instrumentos y una magia especial
Played a morning round of Boggle whilst listening to this and it soundtracked perfectly.
A couple of nice songs and a lot of background music
#970. This is spy movie music, and I will not be explaining myself further. 4/5: I said I would not be explaining myself further. Good day, sir.
An enjoyable album created by some of the best musicians of the time period.
Very mild and enjoyable
to the guy who said "Me and my girlfriend did interesting things in the back of my car to this" it's MY GIRLFRIEND AND I dumbass
This is such a timeless and charming album. A friend introduced me to the record as a whole over 20 years ago (was only familiar with Girl From Ipanema prior) and it was love at first listen. This is still in regular rotation on the turntable
Un hermoso disco de Bossa Nova y Jazz que en verdad relaja y ayuda a sentirse mejor. Sin lugar a dudas, una de sus obras más famosas es "The Girl of Ipanema" que tiene esos ritmos típicos del Bossa Nova y esa acústica y percusión que han posicionado al género dentro de uno de los más reconocidos y entrañables. En particular, aprecio mucho la valiosa fusión y el eclecticismo de este disco que se convierte en uno de mis favoritos para escuchar una noche de relajación y desconexión por unos minutos de los problemas.
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It is lovely background music in a store, a restaurant, a waiting room or even in an elevator.
This would go crazy in the elevator of my office building and at the noname cafe on its first floor. The Girl from Ipanema had somehow reached me through memes. I was surprised this is how old it is.
quite literally a short indie romance film in spain or brazil loved the first song
haven't finished it yet (i keep getting busy inbetween listening sessions) BUT i do love this kind of jazz, i've only ever heard something close to this when listening to easy lovers by piero, would definitely get into more when i have time
So smooth
I liked this. I found it to be very relaxing.
E VAI TER BRASIL SIM 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Let's get lounge-y!
Soooo good! I love this. It's got such lightness and all of the artists made such tasteful choices in their delivery of the music. The saxophone is a highlight for me. And the album art is cool.
Busy few weeks on my end. So this was nice to return to my routine and chill in the morning while drinking coffee. Great coffee shop vibe music.
I really enjoyed this album. I also immediately recognized the first track!
Really nice, was familiar with this one from the good ole youtube algorithm. Was pulled in with the beautiful album art (wish more albums used this sort of art for the cover...) Cocktail, Java music if you ask me. A little too one note to be anything more than that. But again, really nice, perfectly pleasant. Also how do you say this guys last name, its it Getz, Jetz, Hetz?!? My guess is on Jetz.... I guess I could google it, but whatever... maybe I'll do it later.
Bossa Nova is one of those genres that does next to nothing for me, but this one definitely one of the better ones. Would I listen to this again? Probably not, but I wouldn't turn it off if it came on again. A very chill album, but a lot of the songs sound the same. Low 4.
Soothing listen, girl from impenada is a great song, rest of the album was in Spanish which is harder to listen to with intent
No song that I disliked, a few standouts: Ipanema (obviously), Para Muchachar, and Corcavado
This album is so smooth and famous that people sometimes mistake it for mere background elegance. That is lazy listening. The greatness here is not surface prettiness. It is control. Nothing is pushed too hard. Nothing begs. João’s guitar and voice are so quiet they almost seem casual, Getz’s saxophone glides instead of dominating, Jobim supplies harmonic intelligence without clutter, and Astrud’s untrained, nearly weightless singing on “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Corcovado” gives the record its ghostly softness.
10/10
Very soothing, and very easy to get into
Very nice album Vai vai vai
4 out of 5. Damn this was one smooth album.
The girl from ipanema and corcovado are the only ones i liked but the overall vibe of the album is just amazing
music is love
Nice saz and smooth but not an album for me
Getz/Gilberto es una obra de arte atemporal y una de las cumbres más sofisticadas de la música del siglo XX que ha envejecido bien, manteniendo intacta su frescura y su elegancia minimalista. El álbum es una cátedra de sutil virtuosismo acústico donde se entreteje todo muy bien: el piano contenido de Jobim, la guitarra rítmica y flotante de João Gilberto y el fraseo cálido del saxofón de Stan Getz. Dentro de este repertorio perfecto, "The Girl from Ipanema" destaca como una de mis favoritas, mientras que "Corcovado" resulta también deliciosa, configurando los pilares de un viaje sonoro inolvidable. La genialidad de esta fusión entre el jazz cool y la bossa nova radica en su capacidad para habitar una dualidad emocional exquisita, envolviendo al oyente en una constante sensación de paz melancólica. Desprovisto de artificios, el álbum destila una autenticidad y autoridad superior que emana de la discreción, el susurro cercano al micrófono y la perfecta economía de recursos. Nos encontramos ante una obra maestra de una plasticidad y calidez tan nobles que resulta ideal para múltiples usos: el trabajo creativo, un manejo relajado, caminar, servir de fondo para platicar o la intimidad, la reflexión solitaria y leer.
Thank God for jazz Some nice jazz It's kind of funny at moments and I haven't figured out if it's on purpose Will listen again sometime A solid 3,5/5
fav song - corcovado least fav song - só danço samba loved the vibe of this album, even though every song is so similar to each other. very calming
This hit
Probably the most essential and important Bossa Nova album of all time. Unfortunately, the sheer number of Bossa Nova albums we've already covered in this project has made it so I couldn't tell the difference.
i really liked it, feels soo relaxing and fresh. i feel like a fake brazillian for not having listened to it before. esse album me faz sentir como se eu estivesse em uma praia em uma noite quente, incrivel como musicas assim te acalmam.
Just not my taste
I love the girl from ipanema already - delightful. Music that makes me wish I could dance. Music for lying back on grass, watching blossom flap limply in a warm breeze. Feel like I’m drinking red wine in a restaurant On The Continent that’s about to close, or aboard a Gondola. The romance of it all! This is utterly charming, fun, beautiful, delicate without being feeble. I love a bit of sax and they have not been stingy with it. I like it when an artist wants the listener to have a good time.
I'm not into bossa nova but this album is fire !!
Easy listening, very relaxing, couple of classics on here. Good listen.
Interesting álbum
A great jazz album for relaxing.
Exactly the kind of album you expect when someone says "hey you should listen to this brazilian music".
Sounded really good and helped me focus on the work I was doing. It made me feel very calm and blocked out distractions. I could see myself going back to this if I need help relaxing or working on things.
That was really pleasant to listen to. I'd listen again.
acredito eu que seria obrigatório toda e qualquer música ter metais no instumental, o getz conseguiu aprimorar essas masterpieces da música brasileira, perfeito.
The Girl From Impenada is iconic and I love the copious amount of sax in this album so I’m inclined to give this one a pretty good rating
Fullkomin tónlist og fullkomin plata. Ekki sú eina rétta, en ein af þeim réttu. Njótið.
This is the 2nd Stan Getz album I have had on this list, and to be honest it has me questioning why the first album was included when this seems so much better to me. While the other Bossa Nova albums i've heard so far tend to fade into nothing music, this one has enough of a hook to keep me interested. The vocals are great, the brass is enjoyable, a big improvement but probably not something I would actively listen to.
Money is tight right now. I had to cull through my record collection and find the things I don't mind parting with. It was hard sometimes, but I came out with about 70, and I've spent the evening listing them all on Discogs. While doing this, I was listening to Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots...until this album was generated for me. And wow, this is just lovely. It's pretty samey, a few of the songs sound pretty similar, but we're lucky that the vibe across the whole album is so beautiful. It's sweet, it's just so damn adorable and charming. I want to meet The Girl From Ipanema. It made me feel a lot better while combing through my record collection.
Oh yeah. Definitely familiar with Girl from Impanena, great tune. The rest of this was also excellently chill. Drop the needle on this and sip something crisp and bubbly in the sunshine. Hell yeah.
Friday. May 29, 2026 Legendary album. Every song hits the right vibe.
"The Girl From Ipanema" is an all-time classic for a reason, but like other reviewers have commented this one is nice for background music but blends into that background a little too easily. it just doesn't hold my attention enough for active listening; tracks melted into each other and not in a positive way, started feeling like one big way-too-long song around #3 (and i'm very pro-longsong if done well). objectively a great jazzy bossa nova record, subjectively not my cup of tea. i was already waiting for it to be over about halfway through.
Beautiful, jazzy, and such chill vibes. The singing is also soft and sweet, but I don't know the language.
…pleasant! Perhaps warrants another listen or two.
Laid back music made for the setting sun.
João Gilberto's voice is amazing and his interpretation of some of Tom Jobim's best and most famous compositions is great. I'm not as stoked as the world seemed to be at the time with Astrud Gilberto's parts but it might be my bias as a native portuguese speaker to just prefer the original. The mastering is a bit strange, the sax can get really in your face all of a sudden, especially compared to the airy singing of the Gilberto's and the gentle guitar chords. Not the last time listening to this classic!
an absolute person favorite - perfect for warm weekend mornings
wow
cool tipo jazz portugués?brasilero? De fondo diver
Nice and flowy. The kind of album that I won't go back to frequently but when a song from it comes on it's the proverbial breath of fresh air.
Perfectly pleasant bossa nova/jazz. I enjoyed the vocals, particularly for practising Brazilian Portuguese listening! The sort of thing that’s fine in the background but I’d never choose to put on again.
Perfect for summer nights, love the vibe
Good vibes
Jazz, i loved the female vocals
Its quite a soothing lounge music type of jazz album. In fact, I accidentally had one song playing on repeat several times without noticing.
Instrumentalmente es alucinante escuchar la fusión de cada instrumento. Los ritmos, las voces, hay una sensualidad en ellas. Un disco para poner de fondo en esos momentos que uno se siente mágico.
una fusión de jazz y samba .suave y con elegancia y swing.imagino una playa en río una calle llena de color .una puerta entre abierta y dentro bajando las escaleras entre el humo del cigarro unos músicos de jazz de un club de nueva York.Garota de ipanema es para la música popular brasilera lo que pele al fútbol.
No soy muy fan de la música brasileña pero creo que es un álbum histórico de la música de por ahí. Me gusta mucho como suena el saxo y el piano en las pausas, tiene algo muy místico. Sin dudas es esa música que queres escuchar para bajar la ansiedad y ponerte a limpiar la casa o hacer algo donde esté de fondo. Le da el toque que esté Stan Getz que es gran exponente de Jazz combinando algo de cultura yanquee y brasileña de mucha historia. Top 3 🌟 1- The Girl from Impanema 2- Doralice 3- Corcovado (la intro es especial, sólida)
I fuck with it
★★½
super darr
At worst, this is the best background music album ever made. At best, this one of the best bossa nova albums ever made. I like bossa nova. 4.5/5
Essential easy listening! My 6 year old said "this sounds like love music"... indeed!
god I REALLY need a cigarette (skinny) ONE THING ABOUT ME IS I LUUURVE BOSSA NOVA Zzzzzzzz this album makes me want to take a midafternoon nap on a sunny terrace NO FAV SONG BC IT WOULD BE LIKE CHOOSING A FAV SUN RAY IN A FLOWERY FIELD
jazz saxxxxxxxx
this album sounds like when you get a hot black milk tea with brown sugar on a day that starts rainy but then the sun comes out and all the plants look extra green and lush and life feels worth living favourite song: Para Machuchar Meu Coracao into Desafinado into Corcovado = heaven
This was an album that I would have definitely regretted not listening to. It feels like a summer day with gentle breeze on a Sunday morning.
01) The Girl from Ipanema - 10,0 02) Doralice - 8,0 03) Para Machucar Meu Coração - 8,0 04) Desafinado - 10,0 05) Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) - 9,0 06) Só Danço Samba - 8,0 07) O Grande Amor - 7,5 08) Vivo Sonhando - 7,5 TOTAL: 8,50 (85/100) Current ranking: 154/920
Been awhile since I gave an album a 5. I had no expectations going into this one but there's just something about Bossa Nova that takes you to a certain time and place; for me it's an unmistakable feeling of warmth, palm trees, vinyl, a glass of wine, and a doob. If that's what I picture when this album plays, how can it not be a 5?!
A classic bossa nova album from two of the best to ever do it. No notes or complaints
bossa nova
I literally don't know how to rate it. Sometimes you feel that it's a bit lacklustre, but then a certain groove hits and you just melt into the music. Definitely not a "day" album, it's best to listen in the evening after a hot summer's day or (even better), deep into winter when you need that boost to get through short and gloomy days.
Everything is perfect about this album down to the cover art. There’s not one misstep in my opinion. The only gripe I would have is that it’s criminally short. I want more; I could’ve easily accepted this album at twice its length without batting an eye. It’s pure perfection. The lyrics, rhythms, and vocals blend so well, creating a warm, sensual sound that feels like an afternoon spent in deep languor. It is my comfort album.
Pleasantly surprised. Not something I would listen to through choice but I didn't mind it at all. And the first track "The Girl from Ipanema" is a song I didn’t' know I already knew, now I know where it comes from.
I wish I could understand the lyrics. What I liked the most was the vibe I think. Its so chill, its so relaxing and peacefull. Yet, it was never boring for me. Why does it has to be so short 😭 Probably the best album Ive discovered from this book. So far.
Man this is a smooth album. Super chill and relaxing. Like you put this on at fancy dinner party smooth. It's really good. Reminds me of a bookstore I used to shop at. It really is a lovely album.
Would put on at a BBQ
Well executed but this still can’t be more than background music for me. High 3.
Smooth and silky Brazilian jazz perfect for a cocktail party or lounge.
Blessing elevators in film and real life like since this came out, this album sets a vibe. It's not music I'd ever really listen to, but it is relaxing and and gentle to star the day will or listen to at the beach, pool, or over a cocktail.
Great chill vibe, loved the sax tone
Love the 3-day run of Springsteen-Fela Kuti-this. Really living up the saxophone! This is probably my favorite in that regard. I absolutely all the space the sax is given to be light and airy. The dynamics of it really show how great the range of timbres is. Love some Bossa Nova and almost never listen to it. This is gonna be on repeat quite a bit.
Adam hucky (funky butt brass) demanded we all learn girl from ipanema on what instrument we could at SWIC. I do not remember how to play it. Bombay club in nola flashblacks. Piano player and woman singing in a black dress.
Its OK
Some sexy sax but I kinda tuned out after a while and it turned into elevator music. I appreciate it, but not my jam
Girl From Ipanema is a goddamn classic, but the rest of the album was just pretty solid. Nothing blew my socks off, but still an enjoyable listen. Would probably jump to a 5/5 on the beach with a beer in one hand and a joint in the other.
The entire album slaps, but I enjoyed particularly Gilberto's voice and the sax in The Girl From Impanema and Corcovado. Never really listened to this genre, but damn if it isn't a vibe. Tingles on the scalp and in my ribs.
4.5/5. Very enjoyable especially when you’re driving and want to vibe out instead of thinking of the horrors of the world.
4/10 Smooth, comforting, nice wide sound stage and soft vocals. There's nothing bad in here and the production really makes you feel like you're in a jazz bar. The downside is that this record isn't really adventurous in any way. It just simmers away in a comfortable space without experimenting. I enjoy the retained imperfections which further adds to the live and atmospheric feel, but there's just not a lot of substance so I can't rate this highly. Best track: The Girl From Ipanema Will I revisit?: No
Волшебная боса нова🥰
Awesomeness
i listened to the extended version. 10/10 very beautiful.
Wonderful bossa nova album. Fun to listen to during a pool party or quiet brunch. Great vocals, wonderful instrumentals, and solid composition bring this album together. I will acknowledge that the songs often blended together, but I didn’t really mind it.
The Girl from Ipanema is amazing. Period.
Of course it's another samba album for my last one. This album can fuck all the way off. So much dross and repetitive sounding albums. I could swear that I've had this very same album at least 3 times already (I've just seen this has songs that were on his other albums). It's as if this short lived US dalliance with Samba still has a huge influence on the culture - it's like thinking their obsession with all things Aussie in the 80's makes it so we need to watch all the Yahoo Serious movies. You don't need this and you don't need this on the list. Best Tracks: The Girl From Ipanema; Desafinado; Vivo Sonhando
A very pleasant album to chill out to, the only complaint is that the songs are repetitive.
Swishy mellow jazz with fado style crooning. A laid back lazy Sunday morning sound, it feels flighty and wistful, but listless and melodically aimless.
Chill.
Perfection from start to finish
Nice, I wasn't expecting a bossa nova album. Very tiki, I should try and find a vinyl for this one.
Felt really good to listen to, though not particularly special. Not many other notes I can make here honestly.
Very cool jazz sound
nieuwe liedjes voor de latin american jazz playlist????
achtergrondmuziek fr
Take your 4 and go
I think that this album would be nice as background music while I’m doing something else, but it didn’t move the needle for me otherwise.
THIS IS MY FAV SO FAR OMG!
Amazing. A classic of Brazilian music.
It sounds great! The álbum quality is awesome! I love João Gilberto and everything he does.
It was pretty good, but not really my type of music
Not something I’d necessarily sit and analyse deeply, but as a mood-setter it works brilliantly—relaxed, classy, and quietly addictive.
It’s jazz. Sax jazz. If that Benny Goodman piano, drum, and woodwind style with occasional vocals isn’t for you, this would be a tough listen. Thankfully, that is for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pleasant enough I suppose, but not my bag
Pleasant enough but not something I would listen to
I guess, fine for what it is? But really not my thing. I never need to hear The Girl From Ipanem again, and I've heard it twice in 120 albums.
Really quite unpleasant to listen to. One star. Tom.
I've learned that I actually quite enjoy the vibes of Bossa Nova. This album is no different.
Temazos, muy bueno para cuando quieres estar chill y romantizar la vida un poco.
One of the great albums of this list. A Girl from Ipanema is classic
I'm not a fan of modern jazz or Bossa Nova. This album is high quality, but it isn't enjoyable to me at all.
Super soothing. Just easy jazz. Not something I'll find myself listening to too often, but I can see where people would love it
Can music be evocative and innovative, but also incredible smooth and easy to listen to? In this case the answer is yes. A beautiful album.
Superb performance. A bit samy but what the same is is so fun to listen to. Will definitely come back to this.
One of my all-time favorites!
Ok its great. But its all WAY too similar.
This isn't the first time that I have listened to this album, and I still really like this combination of bossa nova and jazz. It's definitely a record that I will listen to again.
I love some Brazilian classics. This is true music. They do not make music like this anymore. Also the mixing and mastering of this album is so good and it came out in 1964... Debating on giving this a 5/5 because it is exactly what I love about Brazilian classical music.
easy background music. girl from ipanema is iconic. 4 seems too high, 3 too low. but going three.
favs: the girl from ipanema para machuchar meu coracao corcovado o grande amor the girl from ipanema corcovado (quiet nights of quiet stars) rating 3/5
wonderful!
girl from Ipanema mention?
Listening to this album was like soaking in a hot spring I feel healed
So fun to listen to the rest of this album!!
Also ich habe mit nd das ganze Album angehört aber es war so 5/10 es war halt so ruhig und aus spanich (denke ich?)
Slow bossa nova
A classic. Really enjoyable listen.
love
Hermoso álbum, sin dudas la bossa nova es el género que más tranquilidad y relajación me da, y esa guitarra impoluta sumado al saxo de Getz me transportan a un lugar de paz justo en el momento que más los necesito.
the reference Bossa Nova album, 10/10
As a chill listen I really enjoyed parts of this, solid like 3.75 for music just to have on.
I feel the need to put on loafers and linen pants and sip espresso in some south american cafe. This was a fun listen. Laid back for sure. I like the voices and the overall tone. 5/7/26
very sexy
suena cute, es muy lofi. El bossa nova creo que me parece agradable, el Jazz no tanto aunque hacen una linda combinación. Las voces son muy dulces y suena cinematográfico
Great if you wanna focus a lot of the songs just flow together so I forgot to like them, but it doesn’t sound bad at all, but I don’t think I’ll be returning to it perfectly OK
Stan Getz es un saxofonista yankee que le agrega saxo a temas en portugues, gran propuesta
This is fine. Some nice easy listening. I enjoyed The Girl From Ipanema the most. Overall, however, this isn't really my genre of choice and I don't have much to say about it beyond that.
5/3 Was okay
That's what that song is!
Easy listening, fantastisk ton av Getz. Inte särskilt spännande fusion av jazz och latinamerikanska toner. En trea
Not hating it, not feeling it
Easy listening, quite good background music to work to.
Summers background music
This was delightful! It went by so quick! I really like this. Pleasant and fun. Good walking around music.
I'm very early into my Jazz listening journey, but this is one of the albums that got me into it. I will always cherish the memories of walking home in the dark after a late Uni class, listening to this. Such a beautiful record. Perfect everything. Ordered the vinyl seconds into first hearing it.
Bossa nova is always nice, but this one felt like just the basics and not a lot more. Gilberto's great voice was canceled out by the bad recording quality of the brass
So laid back it's almost vertical. A little too much so for me; I'd prefer to be a bit more engaged by what I'm listening to
Slow, relaxing bossa nova. Males me sleepy if I’m not doing something else.
sympa
el primer 5/5 de la lista. conciso, protagonismo repartido, secciones memorables y, a mí juicio, un acompañamiento perfecto para los momentos de la vida que parecen banales, pero a la larga uno termina atesorando. próximo viaje a brasil será buscado y adquirido.
Lovely!
Amazing jazz album
I’m a sucker for a light, Latin, lounge kind of vibe. Great album for the right mood. The Girl From Ipanema is an all-timer. Getz sounds tremendous. Top track: Girl From Ipanema.
I'm not the target audience for this type of release. That being said, it was nice.
Loved this album. It was catchy and easy to listen to all day long 4.5 stars
I did enjoy this album, but I just found it all merged into one in the background and it was difficult to be an active listener
Yay!!!! I love this album!! My parents’ first dance at their wedding was to “O Grande Amor” and to this day this album’s a personal favorite. It HAS been a second since I listened to it though so I’m glad I got it! And this music... the best way I can personally describe it is music to walk through Garfield Park Conservatory to. "Girl From Ipanema" is a positively essential song of all time. If you were assembling, say, 1001 SONGS that you should listen to until you die, that would be HIGH on the list, at least for me. Simply one of the most incredible songs of all time, due to the 4 distinct moments (João's first verse, Astrud's second verse, Stan's incredible saxophone solo, and Antonio's piano), all of which being undeniably essential moments in the jazz canon. After it ends, there is little time to reflect on what you've just heard before being thrust into "Doralice," which is pretty much "Girl From Ipanema"-lite, though let's be real, that's what this entire album is. Other high points include "Para machucar meu coração," "Só danço samba," and, of course, "O grande amor." Breathtaking. 9.7/10
If Bossa Nova is our thing than this is the high water mark.
First listen