The Astrud Gilberto Album
Astrud Gilberto · 1965
28 min · 11 tracks · jazz · samba · bossa nova
Lush bossa nova rhythms intertwine with Astrud Gilberto's delicate vocals, creating an intimate and soothing auditory experience.
Why this album works
'The Astrud Gilberto Album' is significant for popularizing bossa nova in the United States, contributing to the genre's mainstream appeal. It received critical acclaim, notably from outlets like DownBeat and has influenced countless artists in jazz and pop.
- Best for
- intimate and soothing ambiance short, reflective listening sessions gentle background music choice
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'The Astrud Gilberto Album' marked Astrud's first full-length solo project following her breakout feature on Stan Getz and João Gilberto's 'Getz/Gilberto'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a featured vocalist to a solo artist, establishing her unique presence in the bossa nova genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angela Ro Ro· Ivan Lins· Dori Caymmi· Ed Motta· Badi Assad· Maysa Matarazzo· Egberto Gismonti· Flora Purim
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once I Loved 2:12
- 2 Água de beber 2:18
- 3 Meditation Standout 2:41
- 4 And Roses and Roses 2:35
- 5 O morro (não tem vez) 2:58
- 6 How Insensitive Standout 2:48
- 7 Dindi Standout 2:41
- 8 Photograph 2:12
- 9 Dreamer 2:04
- 10 Só tinha de ser com você 2:19
- 11 All That's Left Is to Say Goodbye 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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