Bossa Nova: New Brazilian Jazz
Lalo Schifrin · 1962
37 min · 12 tracks · classical · bossa nova · bebop
A vibrant fusion of jazz and Brazilian rhythms that captures the essence of bossa nova's allure.
Why this album works
This album is significant for popularizing bossa nova outside Brazil, contributing to its rise in global jazz circles during the early 1960s. It received critical acclaim and paved the way for future artists in both the jazz and bossa nova genres, influencing a wave of musicians exploring Brazilian sounds.
- Career context
- By the time Lalo Schifrin released 'Bossa Nova: New Brazilian Jazz' in 1962, he was transitioning from classical and jazz arrangements into a more experimental sound. This album followed his earlier works in the late 1950s, showcasing his growing interest in Latin music styles and setting the stage for his later film scores.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gato Barbieri· León Gieco· Chris de Burgh· Luis Alberto Spinetta· Pedro Aznar· Bob Dylan· David Lebón· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boato (Bistro) 2:27
- 2 Chora tua tristeza 2:37
- 3 Poema do adeus Standout 3:17
- 4 Apito no samba 2:49
- 5 Chega de saudade Standout 5:19
- 6 Bossa em Nova York 1:52
- 7 O amor e a rosa 3:34
- 8 O menino desce o morro (Little Brown Boy) 2:28
- 9 Menina feia 2:25
- 10 Ouça 3:56
- 11 Samba de uma nota so Standout 3:44
- 12 Patinho feio (aka Ugly Duckling) 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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