Bossa Nova Music

Excellent if eclectic sampling of 1960's bossa nova, especially at the price, with 18 tracks all by different artists/combos. Only gripe is that it does not cover everyone from Brasil that I think should be on here, while it does catch some peripheral US artists - most notable absence is João Gilberto.

However I can't really complain about presence of Stan Getz, Joe Pass, Ella Fitzgerald, Coleman Hawkins, Oscar Peterson; and Brasiliero/as include Tamba Trio, Sergio Mendes, Sylvia Telles, Baden Powell, Edu Lobo, Astrud Gilberto, Luiz Bonfa, Laurindo Almeida, and last but nowise least, the superb Tom (Antonio Carlos) Jobim who also composed no fewer than 11 of the 18 tracks.

Like I said it's eclectic, with 11 instrumentals to 7 vocals; and while most songs are familiar, they're not always the familiar versions: eg. "Wave" is by Art Van Damme, "Desafinado" by Coleman Hawkins - and they're great! The liner has full recording dates and lineups.

PS did I mention this collection has stunningly beautiful music from start to finish?

This CD is a real classic. Gomez combines tasteful bossa nova arrangements, including piano, and guitar, with female voices to create a unique sensuality that only bossa nova music can attain.
Check out "O Barquinho" (Little Boat), and "One Note Samba."
And the CD is much cheaper than the LP, which goes for around 100 bucks!