Various Artists - Bossa Nova Brasil - Transparent Green Vinyl LP Record

Beco das Garrafas on Brazil‘s Copacabana is considered the birthplace of bossa nova. In a very modern social climate, the educated middle class experimented with new forms and expressions in music. Chega De Saudade, by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes, made famous by João Gilberto, is considered the first bossa nova song. Gilberto and Jobim caused quite a stir with their new blend of samba and cool jazz. Their musical style and way of playing were quickly adapted by many young musicians. The music achieved its worldwide breakthrough with the film Orfeu Negro by Marcel Camus (soundtrack: Luiz Bonfá and Antônio Carlos Jobim). Subsequently, several American musicians visited Brazil and further popularized the music, such as Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz. Despite the language barrier, Portuguese-language pieces such as A Garota De Ipanema (The Girl From Ipanema) and Mas Que Nada became hits in the United States. After the military coup in Brazil, many musicians went into exile in the U.S., and with them the bossa nova and the associated relaxed attitude to life in Brazil went around the world.

Track list:

Side A

Chega De Saudade - João Gilberto  
O Pato Stan - Getz & Charlie Byrd  
Garota De Ipanema (The Girl From Ipanema) Rio Pará  
Saudade Vem Correndo - Luiz Bonfá  
Mulher, Sempre Mulher - Antonio Carlos Jobim & Roberto Paiva  
Barquinho - Maysa  
Se Foi Passado - Alaíde Costa    
Manhã De Carnaval - Pery Ribeiro

Side B

Soul Bossa Nova - Quincy Jones & His Orchestra  
Dizem Por AÍ - Conjunto Sete De Ouros  
Rapaz De Bem - Johnny Alf  
Samba De Uma Nota So - Charlie Byrd  
Desafinado - João Gilberto  
Dias de Verão - Orlann Divo  
Você Chegou - Luiz Bonfá  
É Luxo Só Stan - Getz & Charlie Byrd