Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd - Jazz Samba (1962)
Label - Verve
Producer – Creed Taylor
Art Direction – Olga Albizu
Nationality - USA
Running Time – 33:08
Track Listing (standout tracks listed in bold)
1. Desafinado
2. Samba Dees Days
3. O Pato
4. Samba Triste
5. Samba De Uma Nota Só
6. É Luxo Só
7. Bahia
This is the definitive bossa nova record. Calling it Jazz Samba is actually quite misleading as it is less jazz and not so much samba, it’s bossa nova in a Jazzy context setting. With that said – it is a thoroughly enjoyable record and a good album. For those (like me) who know nothing of Brazilian music – this would be a good starting point. No so much a true reflection of ‘typical’ Brazilian music (minus the flare and most of all lacking any lyrics so predominate in Brazilian music). But I’m sure that was the point to begin with the fact that this was the first full-fledged bossa nova album ever recorded by any American jazz musicians.
And it was successful too. It topped the LP charts and produced a pop chart hit single in "Desafinado." (who knew!!!) It was the true beginning of the bossa nova craze that swept the nation around this time.
If I had to use one word to describe this record it would be “graceful”. Again this one falls into the category as absolutely essential for any jazz collection.
Highly recommended.
ABSOLUTE ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER 10
Scot Alexander from Dishwalla is 37
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