Jazz Samba – STAN GETZ & CHARLIE BYRD*****

Desafinado/Samba Dees Days/O Pato/Samba Triste/Samba De Uma Nota So/E Luxo So/Bahia

This landmark collaboration between jazz musicians Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd was instrumental in introducing bossa nova to the USA. Jazz Samba includes the Grammy winning Desafinado, a top twenty hit on both sides of the Atlantic. (US:1 UK:15)

“This is the record that introduced bossa nova to the world and at the same time sets the first benchmark for the young genre. The sophisticated Stan Getz, together with jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd, combined American cool jazz with samba and Latin folk rhythm from Brazil, to create a whole new feeling and attitude."

“Getz and Byrd’s landmark collaboration may have been the starting point of a new sub-genre. It probably sounds like lounge jazz to many contemporary ears; on the other hand it’s possible it did more to promote the name of Brazil and its music worldwide, while simultaneously creating more standards than any other jazz album.

“This is a milestone, for presenting the bossa nova genre to America. Getz is a great sax player, and Byrd an amazing guitar player.”

“The album that popularized Brazilian jazz music in America. This is a classic and I can't find anything wrong with the album. One of those instant five star albums simply for its place in music history and for setting the standard for Latin-jazz to come.”

“A classic piece of jazz culture that is nearly impossible not to like if you are a fan of jazz. The feel and mood of the album is awesome and every cafe in the world should have it in their library.”

“How do you critique the album that started an era? Decades later, Jazz Samba is still one of the most relaxing, rhythmically pleasing albums ever made. All instrumental, with the tenor sax of Stan Getz and inspired guitar of Charlie Byrd. While Desafinado and Bahia are the best known tracks, the album is a seamless experience and it is difficult to single out certain songs as superior.”

“The jewel in the collection is Samba Triste, one of the most beautiful jazz/bossa nova tunes ever recorded. Here in particular, Stan Getz's solo is simply perfect.”