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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0731455744927 Label: Polygram Records Manufacturer: Polygram Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Polygram Records Release Date: October 20, 1998 Studio: Polygram Records Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: When Astrud Gilberto (wife to the great singer and guitarist João Gilberto) sang the now-classic "The Girl from Ipanema" in 1964, she'd had no formal vocal training. It mattered little, as her laid-back sensuality overflowed through the song and propelled her on to several more musical projects. This 1966 collection with the small combo of organist Walt Wanderley, guitarist João Gilberto, bassist José Marino, and Claudio Slon on drums features Gilberto's reposed voice in such a seductive, warm light, one thinks they've died and gone to drink martinis in a Rio lounge. The album includes a mix of classic bossa nova tunes ("So Nice" and "Call Me") sung in both English and Portuguese. Astrud was as cool as a cucumber and her untrained, nonchalant grace gave her singing its unique charisma. It wasn't until the late 1980s that the world heard this sort of passive, detached persona again in the bewitching vocals of Cesaria Evora, proving once again that style and delivery are just as important as distinct vocal tone. Astrud Gilberto taught us great singers aren't made on a voice alone. --Karen K. Hugg Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A bit dull, don't you think?I was quite confused when I read somewhere how this was one of better Astrud's albums, and how her instrumental accompaniment/partnership on this outing practically equalls that of Getz, Jobim or Joao Gilberto... This sounds like pure easy listening music, as opposed to her more jazzy sides, but than again, maybe my tastes in music are just not broad enough to embrace this album... But listen to third song - isn't it the dullest possible recording imaginable (some songs are a bit better). Rating: - Review by Walter WandersucksHi I'm Walter. You know how Stan Getz brought the saxaphone to bossa nova, well shucks, I brought my cheezy organ to this gig. Unfortunately Astrud did some songs with me that you may have never heard and will never hear again without my "wonderful" organ sound included next to Austrud's beautiful voice. See ya on the Lawrence Welk Show! (the 4 stars are for Astrud; of course!) -Walter Wandersucks Rating:  - One of her finest...This is a great album. Astrud pours her heart out here, while Wlater grinds away at the organ. This is a bossa nova classic al lthe way! Astrud sings en Ingles, es espanol y Brasilian(Porteguese). The Spainish song alone is worth buying the album "Tu mi Delirio" which means Your My Bliss! Also the classic Summer Samba, and a version of a Certian Smile taht makes Jahnny's sound rather bland. A great and fun cd that puts Astrud in a trio jazz setting! Rating: - The Charming Lady of Bossa Nova with no Bossa NovaOne thing must be said about this album: it is not a standard Astrud Gilberto's as everyone got used to listening to. No great Jazz arrangers and no Bossa Nova! Just because she's backed by the famous Walter Wanderley combo: he was one of the Masters of Samba as played in the organ. He plays Samba but not Bossa Nova in a jazzy way. A great album, no doubt. The same cool little voice and the same good taste in repertoire which includes the track 'Goodbye Sadness' which stands ... Read More Rating: - One of Astrud's and Walter's BEST U.S. albums!... This album is full of wonderful Wanderley arrangements, inparticular, "Tristeza" and a completely differentarrangement of "Summer Samba" that begins in 3/4! Astrud's voice is definitely not overpowered by Wanderley's organ playing--which is always tasteful, throughout. If you are an Astrud or WW fan, you MUST have this album! |
