Astrud Gilberto
The Astrud Gilberto Album LP

This is a collection of well-known bossa nova standards, expertly interpreted by Astrud Gilberto, released '65. Her flat, deadpan is hauntingly beautiful and most appropriate on these songs. It's easy to understand how she captivated American audiences went she first came to the USA. The arrangements (by Marty Paich) are well conceived, and the performances are well executed. This record has the Creed Taylor/CTI sound. A highlight is the appearance of Tom Jobim on "Agua De Beber". I keep wanting to hear the fuzzy tenor of Stan Getz filling in between vocals, as that combination is pure perfection, but alas, this is not that. My favorite by a good margin is "Dindi"; it gives me chills.

NEW / Released in 1965 / Reissue

Tracklist:

A1 Once I Loved

A2 Agua De Beber

A3 Meditation

A4 And Roses And Roses

A5 O Morro (Nao Tem Vez)

A6 How Insensitive

B1 Dindi

B2 Photograph

B3 Dreamer

B4 So Finha De Ser Com Voce

B5 All That's Left Is To Say Goodbye