Tagged: joaogilberto

Vance Garnett is a noted writer who has been frequently published in The Washington Post, the New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Mr. Garnett writes a weekly column for The Washington Times Communities. He is especially knowledgeable about music, having sung in nightclubs in L.A., D.C., and Miami, in the U.S. Army Special Services, and, for one year, aboard an Italian Cruise Ship sailing from Miami to the Bahamas.  While in L.A., he took time out to compete on the popular NBC TV game show, "Name That Tune," and became a champion [...]

There are only few times in modern music when  several elements all come together and create something of great initial impact and with lasting influence. In 1964 when Getz/Gilberto was released this rare feat was achieved. In this context the album can be regarded as one of great historic importance. However this album is much more than a golden artifact. It was and still is a remarkable work of art as well. Getz / Gilberto The personnel behind the album was first [...]

Josh Rouse is trying to convince himself that his 2006 relocation to Spain didn’t completely alienate his American fan base. It hasn’t, really. But he can’t deny that life overseas has done a number on him. A failed first marriage prompted Rouse’s move from Nashville to Spain, where a relationship with artist Paz Suay has [...]

Chega de Saudade - The first bossa nova hit Universally accepted as the first bossa nova song to gain widespread attention, Chega de Saudade is truly a landmark song in the history of bossa nova and modern music. Though Joao Gilberto  would be the one to popularize the song, featuring it on his album with the same name, it was Rio’s very own  Elizete Cardoso who would have the honor of being the first to perform the song. It is her version, recorded on July 10, 1958, and not Joao Gilberto’s version which is [...]

Danny! Off his 2007 instrumental album Dream,Fulfilled American hip hop artist and producer Danny! (remember the exclamation) expertly samples Joao Gilberto's "Bolinha De Papel" to form his "Summer Samba". Brilliant in its execution , you'll have this one on replay. Can you hear it? Joao Gilberto - Bolinha De Papel Danny! - Summer Samba

"OMG I have to get that movie's soundtrack asap it's awesome!!" -- No one, 2013

Claude Nobs (Rodrigo Carrizo Couto) Claude Nobs died Thursday at the age of 76 following a skiing accident in Caux,Switzerland on the 24th of December. He had been in a coma ever since. Claude along with the then president of Atlantic Records Nesuhi Erteguen founded the Montreux Jazz Festival in the Swiss town in 1967. Since it's inception the festival has been host to performances by the greatest of musicians. The festival  proved important for the exposure of bossa nova with the likes of Tom Jobim , Jorge Ben Jor , Joao [...]

The Legend Set to be released on the 7th of January, The Legend is a two CD compilation of Joao Gilberto 's work over the initial periods of Bossa Nova . The first CD comprises of his debut album "Chega de Saudade" as well as the two subsequent albums "O amor, o sorriso e a flor" and "Joao Gilberto". These albums represent the roots of the genre, with greats such as Jobim , Vinicius de Moraes ,Carlos Lyra and Dorival Caymmi included. Disc 2 is a collection of various [...]

There are reports that Bossa Nova legend Joao Gilberto may perform for Pope Benedict XVI. If negotiations with the artiste are successful the performance would be apart of World Youth Day 2013 to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from the 23rd to the 28th of July. Organized by the Catholic Church World Youth Day  brings together young people from around the world regardless of religious convictions.

The singer, guitarist and percussionist Michael Lüssi presents his tribute to one of the music of the most important composers of bossa nova, Tom Jobim , this Friday, December 7th in the company of one of the great saxophonists of Quebec, David Bellemare. The duo will also honor the essential album "Getz / Gilberto" . It remains one of the most influential albums of the 20th century and represents the sublime meeting of the singer and guitarist João Gilberto , the jazz giant Stan Getz and Jobim himself. Reservations required. [...]

"Histórias de Canções – Chico Buarque" and  "Histórias de canções – Tom Jobim" are books that give a detailed history of each of the  songs done by  Chico Buarque  and Antonio Carlos Jobim . Written by  Luiz Roberto Oliveira and Wagner Man, they  will be release together in a box set from LeYa publishing.

The duo known as "Minas"  is comprised of both a brazilian musican and an american as well. This seems particularly appriopiate as together the two have tried to provide a bridge between brazil and music through their performances of brazilian music; a feat they seemed to have accomplished. Over the last few decades they have sucessfully established themselves as one of the most sought after brazilian musical acts by american audiences. On Saturday 10 they will be paying a t ribute to the class "Getz/Gilberto" album crafted by Joao Gilberto and Stan Getz . The [...]

In 1991 Joao Gilberto commemorated a glittering career with the release of “Joao.”  After years of not releasing original compositions, this album stands out as his only work in that category for the entire decade. Undoubtedly, it stands out for much more as well. “Eu Sambo Mesmo” or “I really like to samba” is a mid-tempo song done in an insouciantmanner where Gilberto’s voice and guitar dominate and the strings are introduced in a minor role. It’s a bright opener and a memorable track. Despite this, Una Mujer’s (another highlight) lazy strings and heavy use of [...]

"Sampa" a nick name for the city of São Paulo was a song originally written by Caetano Veloso in 1978. Joao Gilberto takes the relatively upbeat song and covers it in the bossa nova style , slowing the tempo and providing an arrangement of beautiful chords for the lyrics to flow over. The song is a contemplation on the city of São Paulo with Caetano putting his inner poet to work. This version is definitely  my preferred and it is a song that displays Joao Gilberto's great ability as a musician.

In a recent interview with " Veja "  vetran american singer, Tony Bennett declared that, of all the singers he had worked with and heard in his long career, the bossa nova great was his favourite. "He is my favorite singer in the whole world. have already invited him to record a song with me many times but he is a very busy person ... Now it seems that it will work (out) though. We agreed to meet in Rio this november." When asked what song he would want to [...]

On September 18, 2012,  Labelle released "Tristeza de nos dois," a compilation album of songs from Sergio Mendes and Joao Gilberto . It feature 24 songs ; each being performed by one of the two artists with  no collaboration between Mendes or Joao Gilberto throughout the album. It features bossa nova standards such as "Corcovado" and "Oba-la-la," along with more obscure or lesser known songs. Track list: 01. Tristeza de nos dois - Sergio Mendes 02. Corcovado - João Gilberto 03. Dora lice - Sergio Mendes 04. Se [...]

Brazilian jazz vocalist Ithamara Koorax will perform on the 28th and 29th of September at Ibirapuera Auditorium - Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral in Sao Paulo. The show is dedicated to the great musician  João Gilberto . It will see Ithamara perform many of his greatest hits such as Girl from Ipanema and Chega de Saudade . The show begins at 9pm and admission is $20. Tickets can be bought here .

" Arbitrage " is a 2012 drama centered around the themes of love, loyalty and high finance. Originally released during the Sundance Film Festival , the film is due to make its United States cinematic premier on September 14th. Accompanying the movie is a 20 song original soundtrack including a score by Cliff Martinez and a variety of songs from various genres and artists. Notably, Stan Getz , Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao Gilberto are featured on the song " Para Machuchar Meu Coração " from the 1963 album " [...]

The Jazz at Lincoln Center initiative is a programme designed t0 "bring jazz to a greater audience by allowing people to listen and see shows from where ever they may be." This Thursday August 30th, there will be a performance by the Brazilian group Trio Da Paz where they will be playing the music of the legendary Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto . You can listen to the webcast here: http://jazz.fm/index.php/news- a-events-mainmenu/6860-live-we bcasts-from-jazz-at-lincoln-ce nter

Evelyn Gramel , known as "Bremen's first lady of song" and guitarist Ralf Benesch will present a concert in honor of bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto . Their group (which consist of additional instrumentalists) is known as "Miss Groovanova " and will be performing at the Maritime Museum in Elsfeth, Germany on the 8th of September at 5:00 pm local time. Though the career of Joao Gilberto will be particularly commemorated, bossa nova fans, can expect songs from various other artists. Tickets are already on sale. Source