Sambalero/So Danco Sambo/Insensatez/O Morro Nao Tem Vez/Samba De Duas Notas/Menina Flor/Mania De Maria/Suadade Vem Correndo/Um Abraco No Getz/Ebony Samba
Jazz Samba Encore was noticeably less successful that the 1962 chart topping Jazz Samba. On this occasion Stan Getz collaborated with Luiz Bonfa, and although not a notable commercial success the album nevertheless gained some critical plaudits. (US:88)
"Jazz Samba Encore is a more muted affair than its predecessor. Bonfa's songs 'lack' Jobim's pop instincts, favouring a restrained, more groove-based effect, which can be quietly intoxicating."
"Singer Maria Toledo strangely disembodied voice haunts the songs. She is rarely the focus, floating in and out of the background like a presiding ghost. Even in a song she clearly dominates, such as Insensatez, a phantasmagoric quality makes her vanish into the precious sadness of this song."
"Luiz Bonfa's playing is as beautiful as Stan Getz's playing is as good as Maria Toledo's singing. After several years I still can't get over how good these three are, and how beautiful is each arrangement."
"Both Stan Getz and Luiz Bonfa are masterful 'singers' of their instruments. Everything they play on this album is singable; guaranteed to give you goose bumps, make your eyes water and spine tingle. Maria Toledo's voice is one of a kind - powerful, with a dark but sensitive tone."
"Though I am very fond of the earlier album, Jazz Samba, over time this one has edged it out. The first venture sometimes seems like disconnected pieces assembled into an album, whereas Jazz Samba Encore has a sustained swing and drive that gives it an overall sense of direction and unity that Jazz Samba now lacks for me."
"This is an amazing album, and a must have. The music is wonderful, very gentle, extremely clear, and very sincere. Featured here is a haunting version of Sambalero to open up the gentle adventure, followed by nine more incredible tracks."
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