Top tracks — play these first
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Don’t Cry for Me Argentina Start here — This track transforms the classic from 'Evita' into a jazz standard, showcasing Getz's fluid saxophone phrasing and emotional depth, making it a standout reinterpretation.
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Children of the World — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, combining intricate melodies with rich harmonic textures that reflect Getz's signature sound.
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Summer Poem — This extended piece demonstrates Getz’s lyrical style and improvisational skill, creating an evocative narrative that paints vivid imagery through music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective sunny afternoon vibes
- vibrant rhythms for relaxation
- thoughtful backdrop for creativity
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Stan Getz's return to the jazz scene after a hiatus, re-establishing his presence.
- Themes
- Latin jazz fusion· global musical influences· Evita reinterpretation
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'Children of the World' was Stan Getz's first album after a significant hiatus from recording. At this point, he was transitioning back into the jazz scene, following his earlier success with bossa nova in the 1960s. This album marked a renewed exploration of global influences in his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- João Gilberto· Astrud Gilberto· Chet Baker
Tracklist
- 1 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina Start here 4:29
- 2 Children of the World 5:34
- 3 Livin’ It Up 5:23
- 4 Street Tattoo 5:13
- 5 Hopscotch 3:20
- 6 On Rainy Afternoons 2:37
- 7 You, Me and the Spring 6:42
- 8 Summer Poem 8:17
- 9 Dreamer 5:43
- 10 Around the Day in Eighty Worlds 6:52
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Light as a Feather
Chick Corea
Shares a vibrant fusion of jazz and Latin rhythms, with lush melodies and intricate arrangements.
Wave
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Explores similar bossa nova influences with rich harmonic textures and soothing melodies.
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Combines jazz with global influences and funk elements, creating an engaging and colorful soundscape.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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