Getz/Gilberto

Completely get why the Bossa Nova became a craze. This album was smoooooth.

This album makes me feel like I've been put on hold after calling customer support. 1.5 stars.

I got what I needed from the previous Stan Getz that the challenge gave me thus far. Wasn't really in the mood for bossa nova

Not my style

Lovely and relaxing. I see where the background music claims come from but I think there's still enough going on here to pay full attention to. Unfortunately, I am not bossa pilled enough to want to listen to 40 minutes straight.

Nice but elevator adjacent

How many babies were made because of this album??? It's so sexy! Liked Songs Added: The Girl From Ipanema Desafinado Só Danço Samba Vivo Sonhando

muy bien

What a sound! Groovin and movin.

Such a pleasant set of songs. I'm not a big fan of jazz, but bossa nova.... yes please. The performances are all excellent, the melodies are simple and wonderful, the arrangements are fun and pretty straightforward. It's a classic "What's not to like?" album for me. The thing I might like best is the intimate feel of the record. Every instrument is mic'd so close you feel like you're in the same room. The performances are enhanced by this; each one seems to be under the direction that there's a baby in the next room and if we wake her up, no one is getting paid. The sax is so breathy here because Getz is trying so hard to keep the dynamics reined in. I love it. And Brazilian music might be the big revelation for me on this project. An easy - FOUR STARS

Can appreciate it for what it is and did enjoy it but still fell flat for mw. Was quite repetitive I felt. Background Music

I've loved this album for a long time. The smooth coolness of Girl From Ipanema makes me think of beaches and sun, but past that I enjoy all the songs on here. As for it's importance, well it's hugely influential for spready Bosa Nova and cool jazz. Whether you like or understand the music that's important. 5/5.

This was like being in Highschool and watching a documentary with your dad. It was pretty good but I was also pretty bored.

Not for me

While bossa nova isn't my favorite style of jazz, I still thoroughly enjoyed it and will listen again.

Va litt fordomsfull da æ så det va nå spansk, men likt det egt ganske godt! Hadd seff hørt girl from ipanema fra før. 3.5 !

Is this good for what it is? Probably. But since I have no point of reference, I just have to base it on if I would ever listen to it again.

It was fine!

I have listened to songs from this album before and have always enjoyed. Its the perfect warm, easy-going album. One that you can put on while cooking or laying on the floor with existential dread. I know the purpose of the album is to highlight Stan Getz and João Gilberto but Astrud Gilberto is the one that stands out in this album. Her verse on Corcovado is hauntingly beautiful and I do wish she had more opportunities to sing on this album. Still it does not diminish a 5-star rating for this one.

knew i would enjoy bossanova music, and it hits the spot

Calming, entirely in Spanish other than the 1 famous song. Girl from impeñema.

Muy chill, como para escuchar mientras estás desayunando, ordenando, incluso viajando.

Really liked this. Very relaxing and chill. Was a little bit weird thinking about beaches in Brazil while experiencing a chilly Melbourne morning

The girl from Ipanema definitely resonate with me and I juste like the rest of the album. Everything is super clean, the sax definitely doing it for me.

Flawless

Groovy and exotic!

Nice. Chill out background

I really enjoyed listening to it. Calming, jazzy and relaxing

Nothing more to say about this brilliant Bossa Nova/Jazz album. Everybody knows The Girl From Ipanema. (Listened to it on vinyl)

The Girl from Ipanema 3.6 Dorralice 3.5 Para Machucar Meu Coração 3.3 Desafinado 3.5 Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) 3.4 Só Danço Samba 3.4 O Grande Amor 3.5 Vivo Sonhando 3.2 Score: 3.425

Pure fluff with a whiff of creepy bachelor pad.

This is so awesome. Production and tones are out of this world. So timeless

Impossible to hate this. Added to my dinner music rotation.

LOVE this record. I own it on vinyl. Perfect front to back. Jazz wasn’t popular at the time because of the popularity of Rock n’roll in the early 60’s. Yet this album popularized Bossa Nova worldwide and won album of the year in 1965. The second jazz album to do so since 1959. This is an essential Jazz album.

the big bossa nova album the original ipanema definitely a very soft, chill album, no harsh vibes here 💥the girl from ipanema

Very nice relaxing holiday tunes thx

Ljúfir tónar

Ágætis plata.

Like a fancy cigarette: smooth, sophisticated, and a little dated. It's not a party starter, but a slow dance in the shadows. Literally perfect for a Fall back Sunday morning. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions - The Girl from Ipanema - Para Machucar Meu Coração - Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) - Só Danço Samba

Peak bossa album. This album makes me feel like i'm in a hammock on a beach.

Honestly not super impressed by this one, it started pretty rough and it took me until most of the way through to figure out why. I think, when you do a solo, there tends to be a sort of lull when you're trying to figure out what note to play next. And when it's on a guitar it doesn't really bother me, but here it just felt really stilted and kinda off. It didn't really work for me, but it had a lot of fun moments that I liked. I just think that it was kinda whatever. Favorites: Para Machuchar Meu Coracao, Corcovado (Quiet Night of Quiet Stars), So Danco Samba

Bien.

I thought it was okay.

Ну не ваще не моё, даже дослушиыать не стал впервые Ну чисто ресторанная музыка Я тут кухню драю а они мне кепаса

Quite a nice chill listening experience. Not going to become a regular favourite but maybe an occasion listen

Really relaxing but also slightly interesting. I've never listened to this kind of music before and it was lots of fun.

Great bosa nova

calming

Bossa nova on jatsien luokassa siellä yläpäässä. Semmosta mitä bändi soittaa hienoissa juhlissa taustamusana. Ipaneman tyttö oli tuttu sieltä täältä. Mutta ei tätä kuitenkaan sillee ala muutenvaan kuuntelemaan.

Novaa Bossattiin aivan hyvin. Letkeetä soittelua, kerrankos sitä.

A lovely, smoky saxophone but overall pretty forgettable.

Great

3.5/5 very good album to listen to while working. i'm not a jazz connoisseur so i probably didn't appreciate this as much as others but i liked how it wasn't saxophone heavy. would absolutely demolish a plate of pasta at olive garden to this. fav song: the girl from ipanema (ofc)

BELLISSIMO

Lovely bossa nova background music. Although this is not my usual musical taste, it's mellow and very enjoyable to listen to.

interesting

This album is a lot cooler than me.

perfecto para escuchar en la oficina

Have listened to this many many times throughout my life. I love the works of Joao Gilberto, Carlos Jobim and the whole Bossa Nova genre. This record is a gem.

Really enjoyable.

The girl from Ipanema is an absolute banger. But apart from that it's a short and smooth album demonstrating bossa nova. And after listening to Tortoise's TNT I remarked the influence they had on them. Rounding up because it's the day that Lula won against Bolsonaro. Favorite Songs: The Girl from Ipanema

I NEEDED this today. Sometimes it’s nice to just allow yourself to relax, and I can think of few albums I’ve listened to lately more relaxing than this. Great stuff.

This is awesome. Such nice bossa nova that I could just listen to all day long. This is definitely going to be a part of my rotation from now on. 4.999999

Super chill pepouz bossa nova (bosser nouveau en français)

3.5 stars. Lovely pleasant jazz/bossa nova with brazilian influence. Standout is leadoff hit "The Girl From Ipanema".

Hard to argue this is anything but a vibes classic

I mean, it’s a vibe. But it doesn’t stray from that vibe for a second. And if they are saying anything profound it is lost on me. It’s not that long of an album and I was getting bored by half way through.

First time I listen to an entire bossa nova album. Love the female vocals and the trumpet. It does feel a little bit repetitive but I am sure it is because I am not at all used to the genre - much like a non-metal fan would think all metal sounds like angry noise. But great vibes that make me feel like I am on the beach at sunset!

Verrrrry chill almost too chill, I like girl from ipanema But sooo soft and chill, got some texture fatigue

I already had that album in my music library. For me, it’s one of the finest pieces of music ever produced and a fantastic way to get into bossa nova and jazz. Love it!

Decent vibey

really good

This album is absolutely gorgeous. The rich contrast between the vocals and the sax is beautiful as they complement each other perfectly. The soft guitar and working bass line forge a simple but extremely enhancing rhythm section, running with the light drums to support the incredible melodic voices. Vocals from both Gilbertos are phenomenal, providing the perfect tone that the instruments call for. Not to mention the subtle piano that adds an entire blanket on each track. The Portuguese lyrics combined with the English ones make each song feel so cohesive as they take turns layering the warm melodies. It is just the time of year to listen to this record as the leaves begin to fall and the evenings arrive earlier.

Yeah this is a really gorgeous album. The sound quality is fantastic and it would fit the vibe for a slow evening or a cosy morning. The voices complement each other so well and I'd love to own this on vinyl I think it would sound fantastic. Favourites: The Girl From Ipanema Doralice Vivo Sonhando

It's fine. If I was sitting by a pool with a cocktail it might get higher but as it is I'd rather be sitting by a pool drinking a cocktail.

Very nice album. I like Desafinado but the cover by George Michael and Astrud Gilberto is better in my opinion.

This is nice

Nice and relaxing music. I think I am too uptight and need to listen to some tense or messy music because I am a spazz.

Perfect!

I don’t understand how anybody could ever hate this album. Just close your eyes and imagine yourself on the beach in Ipanema, the sun shining on you with bossa nova playing, and just relax.

The Girl From Ipanema is a great song...although I am hesitant to put it in list of best debut album first tracks because jazz collaborations aren't quite the same as bands or solo artists. Desafinado is on the Getz/Byrd album too. It's a good song, I prefer the instrumental version. I don't know what it is but the jazz/samba combo gets me...Getz and Gilberto or Sinatra and Jobim, it just works. This is the soundtrack to a Woody Allen movie set in Brazil.

Doo bee Doo bop. Nice to listen to. Very calm.

Definitely not what I am used to but it was a nice album to ease into the morning. I had heard The Girl From Ipanema before which was a surprise. Overall on first listen not many tracks stood out, but rather tracks blend into a great collective.

Very comfortable. Very soothing. Feels like what would be playing in the background of the most upscale sex club in vienna.

I’ve listened to this countless times and it’s still entrancing and transportive every time I put it on.

I found it hard to focus on this album so I'm going to review it as "background music". It does feel a bit like I'm in a hotel lobby but it's a hipster boutique hotel and the other guests have impeccable taste.

Jazz, bossa nova.

Only two weeks ago I reviewed the Getz album, Jazz Samba and wrote that it could only get four stars from me because I liked this album more.

I have enjoyed every gets album but this one the most. I listened too it twice. Fantastic. Not usually my type of music but it just hit.

Instrumental sehr angenehm, das Gesabbel trübt aber den Gesamteindruck etwas.

Sehr entspannt und gleichzeitig interessant, Neuentdeckung.

1. 5 2. 4 3. 4.5 4. 4.5 1. 4.5 2. 5 3. 4 4. 3.5

jazz and bossa nova - what more could you ask for?

ohhh his voice is so soothing I felt the stress melt out of me with this one lol. I liked it! Felt very much like music you’d hear in a classy hotel bar. The saxophone was great and there were a couple tracks where a girl was singing on it which I liked. Jazz isn’t really my genre so I probably won’t return to it unless I’m in a specific mood. Very glad I listened tho. 4.001/5

One of my favourites. Getz playing is out of this world. Wonderfully composed by jobin. I like Gilberto’s vocals and Astrids vocals as well. Love the subtle piano you hear once in a while

I get why it’s here. But not my thing. Perfectly good for what it is though.

Esse álbum é um espetáculo, nunca tinha parado pra ouvir, é completamente agradável, pode ser ouvido a qualquer momento em qualquer atividade, nenhuma faixa é desperdiçada, 10/10, letra, melodia, voz, tudo em perfeita harmonia, experiência surreal!

This was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots the songs stood out. The jazzy tones were fantastic. I would not mind owning this to sit back and enjoy on a quiet wintery day. So Danco Samba and The girl from Ipanema were my standout songs. 3.5 stars. Very close to a 4

Hotel lobbies sound like bossa nova, but more often without lyrics. I like hotel lobbies

good! not a massive bossa nova enthusiast, but i understand why people like it