Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto · 2000
41 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of bossa nova and jazz, enveloping listeners in breezy rhythms and intimate vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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So Nice (Summer Samba) — This track encapsulates the album's breezy essence, featuring infectious melodies that embody the warmth of summer and the spirit of bossa nova.
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Tanto tempo — The title track showcases Gilberto's smooth vocal delivery over soft instrumentation, perfectly illustrating her unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds.
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August Day Song — With its evocative lyrics and gentle rhythm, this song highlights Gilberto's ability to weave storytelling into her music, enhancing its emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends bossa nova and jazz with intimate vocals, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Vocals are often layered with soft instrumentation, creating a lush soundscape that emphasizes the bossa nova influence.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration of melodic themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm, sun-soaked atmosphere
- relaxed afternoon vibes
- gentle melodic exploration
- swaying rhythmic movements
- intimate listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Tanto Tempo marks Bebel Gilberto's debut album, released in 2000 as she transitioned from Brazil to international acclaim. At this point, she was emerging from a musical legacy that included her father, João Gilberto, a pioneer of bossa nova.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Astrud Gilberto· Caetano Veloso· João Gilberto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Samba da benção 4:47
- 2 August Day Song 4:37
- 3 Tanto tempo 3:01
- 4 Sem contenção 3:10
- 5 Mais feliz 4:17
- 6 Alguém 4:04
- 7 So Nice (Summer Samba) 3:32
- 8 Lonely 2:24
- 9 Bananeira 3:26
- 10 Samba e amor 3:28
- 11 Close Your Eyes 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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