Jazz Samba Encore! - Stan Getz with Luiz Bonfa
Released in 1963, the album followed the groundbreaking Jazz Samba, which had already set the stage for the global bossa nova craze. Jazz Samba Encore! is sometimes seen as a more subtle and introspective follow-up. It showcases the continuing relationship between Stan Getz and Brazilian musicians, particularly Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim, two of the most important figures in Brazilian music. While Jazz Samba was recorded with guitarist Charlie Byrd, this album brings Bonfá's more distinctly Brazilian guitar style to the forefront.
In terms of critical reception, Jazz Samba Encore! is often viewed as a more nuanced and complex work than Jazz Samba. The interplay between Getz and Bonfá creates a more organic fusion of jazz and bossa nova, with each musician complementing the other’s strengths. The album remains a key document in the bossa nova movement and an essential listen for fans of both jazz and Brazilian music.
Artist(s): Saxophone [Tenor] – Stan Getz
Guitar – Luiz Bonfa, Antonio Carlos Jobim,
Vocals – Maria Toledo
Piano – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Bass – Don Payne, George Duvivier, Tommy Williams
Drums – Dave Bailey, José Carlos, Paulo Ferreira
Recording Info: Originally Recorded in New York City, Feb. 8, 9 & 27, 1963.
Producer – Creed Taylor
Director – Val Valentin
Engineers – Bob Simpson, Phil Ramone, Ray Hall
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