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Brazil

Rosemary Clooney · 2000

61 min · 16 tracks · jazz

Lush orchestrations and Clooney's warm vocals create a timeless homage to Brazilian music.

Why this album works

The album 'Brazil' is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from jazz critics who praised Clooney's interpretations of bossa nova classics. It reflects the growing popularity of Brazilian music in the U.S. during this period and contributed to a renewed interest in Clooney's work later in her career.
Best for
lush orchestrations for relaxation steady pacing for easy listening warm vocals for nostalgic moments
Context
By the time 'Brazil' was released in 2000, Rosemary Clooney had already enjoyed a long and varied career, marked by her return to prominence in the jazz scene during the late 1990s. This album, featuring classic bossa nova and samba standards, came after her successful collaborations with other artists and showcased her enduring vocal prowess.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brazil 6:55
  • 2 Corcovado (Quiet Nights) 4:28
  • 3 Boy From Ipanema 4:06
  • 4 Wave Standout 3:38
  • 5 Once I Loved 3:59
  • 6 Desafinado Standout 4:38
  • 7 I Concentrate on You 2:36
  • 8 One Note Samba 3:07
  • 9 How Insensitive 2:40
  • 10 Let Go 3:09
  • 11 Dindi 4:16
  • 12 Waters of March 3:16
  • 13 Meditation 4:42
  • 14 Sweet Happy Life 5:00
  • 15 A Day in the Life of a Fool 3:21
  • 16 Brazil (reprise) 1:46

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