Jazz Samba
Charlie Byrd · 1962
34 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian samba rhythms and smooth jazz melodies that captivates with its warmth and improvisational flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1962, 'Jazz Samba' was Charlie Byrd's breakthrough album, establishing him as a key figure in the bossa nova movement. This album came after Byrd's pivotal trip to Brazil in 1961, where he absorbed the local music styles that would influence his sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jim Hall· Tal Farlow· Barney Kessel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desafinado 5:47
- 2 Samba dees days 3:30
- 3 O pato 2:35
- 4 Samba triste 4:45
- 5 Samba de uma nota só 6:07
- 6 E luxo só 3:40
- 7 Bahia (aka "Baia") 6:35
- 8 Desafinado (45 rpm issue) 2:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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