Bossa Nova cover

Bossa Nova

John Pizzarelli · 2004

53 min · 13 tracks · jazz

A smooth blend of jazz and Brazilian rhythms, featuring warm guitar tones and sultry vocals that invite relaxation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • warm guitar tones for relaxation
  • for afternoon gatherings
  • sultry vocals invite daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles format

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Bossa Nova' was released in 2004, John Pizzarelli was already a well-established jazz guitarist and vocalist known for his interpretations of classic standards. This album came after his successful projects in the late 1990s and early 2000s, marking a continuation of his exploration into Brazilian music and its influence on jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Bucky Pizzarelli· Joe Pass· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 One Note Samba 4:42
  • 2 Fascinatin' Rhythm 3:53
  • 3 The Girl From Ipanema 4:55
  • 4 Your Smiling Face 2:57
  • 5 Estate 4:58
  • 6 Desafinado (Off Key) 2:35
  • 7 Aquelas Coisas Todas (All Those Things) 5:28
  • 8 I Remember 3:45
  • 9 Francesca 4:32
  • 10 Love Dance 3:39
  • 11 Só Danço Samba 3:29
  • 12 Águas de Março (Waters of March) 3:59
  • 13 Soares Samba 4:56

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