Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim - Sinatra Jobim (The Complete Reprise Recordings)

 

Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim is a 1967 album by Frank Sinatra and Antônio Carlos Jobim. The tracks were arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman, accompanied by a studio orchestra. Along with Jobim's original compositions, the album features three standards from the Great American Songbook, ("Change Partners", "I Concentrate on You", and "Baubles, Bangles and Beads") arranged in the bossa nova style.

The album was recorded on January 30 and February 1, 1967, at United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles. At the 10th Annual Grammy Awards in 1968, Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim was nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. 

Sinatra and Jobim followed up this album with sessions for a second collaboration, titled Sinatra-Jobim. That album was briefly released on 8-track tape in 1969 before being taken out of print at Sinatra's behest, due to concerns over its sales potential. Several of the Sinatra-Jobim tracks were subsequently incorporated in the Sinatra & Company album (1971) and the Sinatra–Jobim Sessions compilation (1979). In 2010 the Concord Records label issued a new, comprehensive compilation titled Sinatra/Jobim: The Complete Reprise Recordings.

1 The Girl From Ipanema (Gârota De Ipanema) 3:20

2 Dindi 3:31

3 Change Partners 2:43

4 Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) 2:45

5 Meditation (Meditação) 2:55

6 If You Never Come To Me 2:11

7 How Insensitive (Insensatez) 3:18

8 I Concentrate On You 2:39

9 Baubles, Bangles And Beads 2:36

10 Once I Loved (O Amor En Paz) 2:38

11 The Song Of The Sabia 3:40

12 Drinking Water (Aqua De Beber) 2:37

13 Someone To Light Up My Life 2:40

14 Triste 2:42

15 This Happy Madness (Estrada Branca) 2:57

16 One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) 2:22

17 Don't Ever Go Away (Por Causa De Voce) 2:30

18 Wave 3:21

19 Off Key (Desafinado) 3:09

20 Bonita 3:40

 Sinatra Jobim

Astrud Gilberto's Finest Hour

 

Astrud Gilberto (born Astrud Evangelina Weinert; 29 March 1940 – 5 June 2023) was a Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer and songwriter. She gained international attention in the mid-1960's following her recording of the song "The Girl from Ipanema".

Astrud sang on two tracks on the 1963 album Getz/Gilberto featuring João Gilberto, Stan Getz and Antônio Carlos Jobim. While it was her first professional recording, Astrud Gilberto was not entirely a novice. She grew up immersed in music; her mother played multiple instruments. Gilberto sang often with João in Brazil, including a concert performance at the Faculdade de Arquitetura, part of one of the leading universities in Rio de Janeiro. Her whispery voice and steadfast approach to singing played a significant role in popularizing "The Girl from Ipanema", earning a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and a nomination for Best Vocal Performance by a Female. It became one of the most covered songs in the history of pop music.

Gilberto received the Latin Jazz USA Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1992 and was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2002. Later in her life, Gilberto was an advocate of animal rights. She was the recipient of the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.

1 Goodbye Sadness (Tristeza) 3:32

2 The Girl From Ipanema 5:22

3 Meditation 2:40

4 The Face I Love 2:06

5 Corcovado = Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars 4:13

6 So Nice = Samba De Verao 2:39

7 A Felicidade 2:46

8 Photograph 2:12

9 It Might As Well Be Spring 4:23

10 Wish Me A Rainbow 2:24

11 Fly Me To The Moon 2:19

12 Crickets Sing For Anamaria 1:33

13 Who Needs Forever? 3:08

14 Insensatez 2:46

15 Berimbau 2:26

16 Come Softly To Me / Hushabye 2:50

17 Trains And Boats And Planes 2:47

18 Canto De Ossanha (Let Go) 3:05

19 I'm Nothin' Without You 4:22

20 In The Wee Small Hours 2:15

Astrud Gilberto's Finest Hour

Herb Alpert presents Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66..landmark album from 1966

This is the album that put Brasil'66 on the map and transformed Sergio Mendes from a respected jazz pianist to an international pop star.  It's been called some of the best samba music of all time with its rich and full production. Herb Alpert knew what he was onto when he gave this album kudos back nearly 40 years ago, and the album has maintained its greatness all through the decades.

The album is a milestone for Bossa Nova and for what was going to be known as Brazilian Jazz; no serious Bossa Nova collection would be complete without this jewel by Maestro Sergio Mendes.

 1. Mais Que Nada
 2. One Note Samba / Spanish Flea  
 3. The Joker
 4. Going Out Of My Head
 5. Tim Dom Dom  
 6. Day Tripper  
 7. Agua De Beber
 8. Slow Hot Wind
 9. O Pato
 10.Berimbau

Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66

Ultra Lounge Vol.14 Bossa Novaville ... various artists..Cool and Swinging Lounge Sounds

So Cool..So Sexy..So Rio...So Ipanema

Flying down to Rio? No need to. These 18 velvet Brazilian Bossa-beaters are smoother than scratch-free Formica and cooler than a Frigidaire. 

In the 50's and 60s, dancing the Bossa Nova was the most cool and fashionable thing to do and be seen doing! There were many clubs where you could dance to it and Bossa Nova parties were all the rage.

Just the thing for your next poolside party. So, stick around, you're in Sambatown. Suave!

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Gabriela Pepino...A mix of Brazilian Roots into American Music..new album released

Gabriela Pepino is a Brazillian native singer/songwriter who has just debuted her first album, "Let Me Do It". Gabriela's musical roots are planted in jazz, blues, soul and pop.

Some fast facts about Gabriela:
·      Gabriela is a former Berklee College of Music alumni
·      Gabriela has been a part of multiple jazz festivals around the world.
·      Gabriela sings in English instead of her native language Portuguese.

"Let Me Do It" exposes Gabriela's talent of being able to sing different styles of music from across the ages. The album is a mix of some old favorites ranging from a cover of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vincius de Morals's 1956 hit "Someone to Light Up My Life" to Tina Turner's 1993 hit song, "I Don’t Wanna Fight Anymore". Along with covers of old classics, she has some mixed in some of her own originals such as, "If I Lived in France."

Gabriela's choice of singing in English, instead of her native language, came as natural as her musical initiation." It was bigger than me! I've been writing these songs for the past four years!" adds Gabriela Pepino.

In times where figurative music and singers are programmed to follow the beat of the moment, Let Me Do It injects honesty and vitality to this often addicted business. Gabriela Pepino is a true singer that makes real music like old times. History – emphasis on Amy Winehouse's (1983-2011) success – has been kindly generous to those who follow this retro path with soul. Let Gabriela Pepino do it!

"Gabriela Pepino does not hide her jazz and bossa nova roots. Her refined “Let me do it”, shows that she’s here to stay." Rolling Stone Magazine (Brazil)

“It is amazing, how this voice that reminds me of powerfull african american singers, comes so naturally from this tiny beautiful blonde woman! Doesn’t look like it’s coming from her at all, it is fascinating!" Ronnie Von (Brazilian tv host)

“Gabriela is young, dedicated and focused, well qualified. It is very stimulating to be part of her talented development!" Gilvan de Oliveira – Latin Grammy Award winner guitarist


Genre: Soul, Blues, Jazz, R&B
Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Comparison: Joss Stone, Duffy, Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Elton John

go to Gabriela's Soundcloud Page for streaming music samples

It's amazing how naturally Gabriela faces a Blues like "Dose of Scotch" as if she was placed in a mid 20's cabaret. Her rhythmic skills shown in Baby, are a delight to all ears, Again proving her naturally talented skills as a songwriter/composer.