Urubu cover

Released 50 years ago

Urubu

Antônio Carlos Jobim · 1976

37 min · 8 tracks · bossa nova · Latin jazz

A lush blend of bossa nova rhythms and jazz harmonies that evoke the Brazilian landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • evocative sounds of brazil
  • intimate late-night listening
  • reflective moments of solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Urubu' was released in 1976, Antônio Carlos Jobim was already a renowned figure in bossa nova, celebrated for his prior works like 'Wave' and 'The Girl from Ipanema'. This album came during a period when Jobim was exploring deeper musical textures and arrangements, following his relocation to the United States which influenced his sound.
Stylistic neighbors
João Gilberto· Caetano Veloso· Gilberto Gil

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bôto (Porpoise) 6:12
  • 2 Ligia 4:16
  • 3 Correnteza (The Stream) 2:44
  • 4 Angela 2:51
  • 5 Saudade Do Brazil 7:31
  • 6 Valse 3:17
  • 7 Arquitetura de Morar (Architecture to live) 8:11
  • 8 O Homem (The Man) 2:32

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