Top tracks — play these first
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I'm Okay Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Gone With the Wind — This track exemplifies Getz’s ability to infuse standard repertoire with personal expression and warmth, showcasing his silky tone and fluid phrasing.
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People Time — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of reflection, with Getz’s improvisational lines weaving seamlessly into a meditative dialogue with the band.
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I Wish You Love (Que reste-t-il de nos amours) — This performance highlights Getz's interpretive skills, transforming a classic standard into an emotionally resonant experience that reveals his deep connection to the music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented listening with interludes
- reflective moments during quiet evenings
- melancholic exploration of past loves
- soft background for intimate gatherings
- extended sessions for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer concise, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive collection that showcases Getz's range but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- intimate ballads· 1990s jazz scene· melodic improvisation
- Career context
- Released in 2010, 'People Time: The Complete Recordings' captures the essence of Stan Getz during his later years, serving as a testament to his enduring influence in jazz. This compilation highlights performances from the 1990s, a period marked by Getz’s exploration of intimate ballads and nuanced phrasing, solidifying his legacy as a major figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- João Gilberto· Astrud Gilberto· Chet Baker
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Stan Getz Announcement 0:47
- 2 I'm Okay Start here 6:31
- 3 Gone With the Wind 6:32
- 4 First Song 11:49
- 5 Allson's Waltz 8:38
- 6 Stablemates 8:38
Disc 2
- 1 Autumn Leaves 10:26
- 2 Yours and Mine 13:45
- 3 There Is No Greater Love 8:55
- 4 People Time 8:48
- 5 The Surrey With a Fringe on Top 8:02
- 6 Soul Eyes 5:44
Disc 3
- 1 Tuning 0:42
- 2 You Don't Know What Love Is 9:51
- 3 You Stepped Out of a Dream 9:26
- 4 Soul Eyes 7:47
- 5 I Wish You Love (Que reste t'il de nos amours) 8:34
- 6 I'm Okay Start here 5:35
- 7 Night and Day 8:51
Disc 4
- 1 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) 9:34
- 2 Con Alma 10:33
- 3 People Time 6:33
- 4 Stablemates 10:12
- 5 I Remember Clifford 6:06
- 6 Like Someone in Love 8:39
- 7 First Song 8:44
- 8 The Surrey With a Fringe on Top 7:52
- 9 Yours and Mine 9:21
Disc 5
- 1 The End of a Love Affair 9:24
- 2 Whisper Not 8:51
- 3 You Stepped Out of a Dream 8:47
- 4 I Remember Clifford 9:39
- 5 I Wish You Love (Que Reste T'il De Nos Amours) 7:50
- 6 Bouncing With Bud 7:22
- 7 Soul Eyes 7:19
- 8 The Surrey With a Fringe on Top 9:49
Disc 6
- 1 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) 9:54
- 2 Night and Day 9:25
- 3 First Song 10:10
- 4 Like Someone in Love 8:07
- 5 Stablemates 9:33
- 6 People Time 6:51
Disc 7
- 1 Stan Getz Announcement 0:56
- 2 Softly as in a Morning Sunrise 8:23
- 3 I Wish You Love (Que rest-t-il de nos amours) 8:49
- 4 Hushabye 10:00
- 5 I'm Okay Start here 5:53
- 6 Con Alma 7:59
- 7 Gone With the Wind 7:29
- 8 The Surrey With a Fringe on Top 8:02
- 9 Bonus Track: Night and Day (Engineer Soundcheck) 8:54
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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