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Gone with the Wave

Lalo Schifrin

28 min · 11 tracks · classical · bossa nova · bebop

A vibrant blend of jazz and bossa nova, infused with surf culture's playful energy.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its role in popularizing bossa nova rhythms within the jazz genre, contributing to a cross-cultural appreciation of Latin music in the United States. Its influence can be seen in the works of subsequent artists who blended jazz with world music elements, further inspiring the jazz fusion movement of the late 1960s.
Best for
playful energy for sunny days quick bursts of vibrant fun for casual gatherings
Context
Released in 1963, 'Gone with the Wave' was Lalo Schifrin's third album, following his successful debut 'Jazz Samba' and showcasing his unique fusion of jazz with Latin influences. This period marked Schifrin's growing reputation in the music scene as he began to establish a distinctive sound that would define his career.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gone With the Wave Standout 2:41
  • 2 Laniakea Waltz Standout 2:46
  • 3 A Taste of Bamboo (Hula Twist) 1:59
  • 4 Halieva Blues 2:46
  • 5 Taco-Taquito 2:37
  • 6 Breaks 2:51
  • 7 Aqua Blues 2:26
  • 8 Surf Waltz 1:59
  • 9 Five by Four (Ala Moana) 2:48
  • 10 Breaks Bossa Nova Standout 3:38
  • 11 Waimea Bay 2:12

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