Cool Velvet cover

Cool Velvet

Stan Getz · 1960

40 min · 10 tracks · bebop

Smooth saxophone melodies enveloped in lush arrangements create a serene, introspective jazz experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene introspection during evenings
  • smooth melodies for quiet moments
  • steady pace for reflective listening
  • lush arrangements enveloping the listener

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1960, 'Cool Velvet' came at a time when Stan Getz was solidifying his status in the jazz world following his breakthrough with the bossa nova movement. This album showcased his deepening artistry, evolving from popular hits into more nuanced explorations of melody and mood, marking a transition towards more sophisticated jazz interpretations.
Stylistic neighbors
João Gilberto· Astrud Gilberto· Chet Baker

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Thrill Is Gone 5:03
  • 2 It Never Entered My Mind 4:06
  • 3 Early Autumn 4:45
  • 4 When I Go, I Go All the Way 4:00
  • 5 A New Town Is a Blue Town 2:42
  • 6 'Round Midnight 3:07
  • 7 Born to Be Blue 3:53
  • 8 Whisper Not 5:04
  • 9 Good-Bye 4:26
  • 10 Nature Boy 2:59

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