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Stan Getz: The Bossa Nova Albums

by: Stan Getz

Release Date July 28, 2008

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Getz/Gilberto Vol.1: Remastered

by: Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim

Release Date May 25, 1999
Bossa Nova was and is not to everybody's taste. Many jazz aficianados can't stand Astrud Gilberto's singing either. The thing with this session in particular, however, is Stan Getz's playing. There is only one word for it - divine! Which is why I suspect there are so many accolades for this CD. The brevity and melodiousness of his ideas is quite exceptional, not so on many other examples of his work before or after.

I love jazz and I like this, but I can't say I can listen to Bossa Nova all the time. Stan Getz on this CD, however, I don't think I'll tire of...

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Bossa Nova - Jazz Masters 53

by: Stan Getz

Release Date April 08, 1996
The best Stan Getz album money can buy. Relaxing soothing sounds to wind down to. Jazz Masters have excelled themselves with this selection.

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Getz/Gilberto No. 2

by: Stan Getz João Gilberto

Release Date November 09, 1993
The best Stan Getz album money can buy. Relaxing soothing sounds to wind down to. Jazz Masters have excelled themselves with this selection.

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Jazz Samba: Remastered

by: Stan Getz

Release Date May 25, 1999
Jazz Samba is the first, but now possibly least famous, of the works by the famous samba populist and saxophonist, Stan Getz. Here he collaborates with the guitarist Charlie Byrd to produce, in my opinion, his finest Samba album.

Unlike the later Getz/Gilberto, Getz/Byrd has no vocal content and relies on swinging samba melodies and dexterous interplay between these masters of jazz sax and guitar. In tempo, it ranges from the boisterous E Luxo So, through the never-bettered Desafinado to the melancholic and beautiful Samba Triste.

Getz's samba does not engage the listener like other jazz forms. Its Brazilian rhythms fade naturally into the background, making it ideal for sophisticated party music. Given the right conditions ... Read More:

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Focus

by: Stan Getz

Release Date October 24, 2005
Throughout a long and sometimes troubled career, Getz continued to produce album after album of wonderful, sometimes great music. However, the title of one work crops up time and time again when the subject of the saxophonist's finest offering is discussed: "Focus." Without doubt, Getz's masterpiece, haunting and achingly beautiful.

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Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio

by: Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson

Release Date April 25, 1986
It's hard to think of anyone who has a tone quite like Stan Getz: breathy yet rich, cool yet passionate, he was unique. Famous for his wonderful bossa nova recordings, he also made some great music with other jazz masters. This album with the Oscar Peterson Trio is particularly fine. Getz's warm, lyrical tone caresses a collection of great tunes with admirable collaboration from one of the finest trios of all time. The lack of a drummer allows an intimate, relaxed feeling to the proceedings, and the results are seriously enjoyable. Highlights include a swinging "Pennies From Heaven" and beautiful ballad work on "Detour Ahead" and "I'm Glad There Is You". All Getz fans and jazz lovers should investigate this CD without delay.

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Jazz Giants '58

by: Stan Getz

Release Date May 05, 2008
Yes, this is a beautiful and logical aglomeration of jazz giants: those who are the giants of modern jazz (Mulligan, Getz) have deep roots in the jazz tradition;
it is actually quite fascinating to hear Stan Getz on the opening number: he actually adds some of Lester Young style wailing to his cool tenor sound! That's quite compatible with the general mood of the song, with Harry "Sweets" Edison, in his prime, and really swinging rhythm section, consisting of Oscar Peterson's trio (with great Ray Brown having some opportunities to solo on this album and Herb Ellis doing some very effective comping), plus great Louis Bellson on the drums...

The basic principle of this album leans towards swing rather than modern jazz, but modern jazz is a key ... Read More:

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Jazz Samba Encore!

by: Stan Getz Luiz Bonfa

Release Date May 10, 1993
This CD should be referenced onto a sister recording by Stan Getz: Jazz Samba (the original work). Basically, this recording is more of the same - but better in my opinion.

There is still the excellent rich Sax work of Getz and the great Guitar work of Bonfa. Also included this time are some equally impressive Latin American vocals on some tracks. Note that the vocalist is probably not Astrid Gilberto.

I liked this CD for the warmth of the bass and the utter smoothness of the Sax. The guitar work is good too.

The vocal tracks make a change from the totally instrumental Jazz Samba recording, breaking up the recording.

On a technical note there is minimal production content( as recorded circa 1963)- which means you ... Read More:

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Voyage

by: Stan Getz

Release Date July 30, 2007
This is vintage Getz, along with Barron,Mraz,Lewis,four outstanding musicians sharing pure lyrical jazz soulfulness.Recorded in 1986 this studio acoustic set is of the highest order and includes "I wanted to say"(9.25)"I thought about you"(5.26)"Yesterdays"(9.18)Dreams(10.22) "Falling in love"(8.22)"Voyage"(7.04).Absolutely hypnotic and enchanting,Getz is in top form.Drift away on this "Voyage" to a better place, through many moods from tranquility to total inspiration.Very rare cd now-find it if you can!