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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Martin· Aretha Franklin· Julie London· Elvis Presley· The Lovin' Spoonful· Tom Scott· Bobby Darin· Charlie Rich
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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