Jazz Samba Encore!
Luiz Bonfá · 1963
43 min · 11 tracks · jazz · bossa nova · samba-canção
A vibrant fusion of bossa nova and jazz, echoing with rich Brazilian rhythms and melodic improvisation.
Why this album works
The album played a significant role in popularizing bossa nova outside Brazil, contributing to its rise in the American jazz scene during the early 1960s. It received critical acclaim for its innovative blending of styles, with tracks like 'So Danço Samba' becoming staples in both jazz and bossa nova repertoires.
- Best for
- steady rhythmic journeys vibrant, uplifting atmosphere melodic improvisation exploration
- Context
- By 1963, Luiz Bonfá was already a key figure in the bossa nova movement, following his breakthrough album 'Jazz Samba' in 1962. 'Jazz Samba Encore!' solidified his reputation internationally, showcasing his unique guitar style and compositions that fused samba and jazz elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cesar Camargo Mariano· Astrud Gilberto· Sérgio Mendes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sambalero 2:09
- 2 So danço samba Standout 3:38
- 3 Insensatez 3:23
- 4 O morro não tem vez Standout 6:55
- 5 Samba de duas notas 4:21
- 6 Menina flor 4:11
- 7 Mania de Maria 2:45
- 8 Saudade vem correndo 3:40
- 9 Um abraço no Getz (A Tribute to Getz) 4:27
- 10 Ebony samba (Second version) 4:39
- 11 Ebony samba (First version) Standout 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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