Bossa Nova by John Pizzarelli - Uhune

ALBUM

John Pizzarelli's love affair with the bossa nova stretched back over two decades prior to the making of this CD, which is his salute to the legendary João Gilberto. Accompanied by his regular group (pianist Ray Kennedy and bassist Martin Pizzarelli) and augmented by drummer Paulinho Braga and percussionist Jim Saporito, along with several others on selected tracks, Pizzarelli's soft, swinging vocals and strong but understated guitar work their magic throughout the session. While most of the pieces are Brazilian works, there are exceptions. Gershwin's "Fascinatin' Rhythm" is easily adapted into a bossa nova, adding backing vocals and the potent tenor sax of Harry Allen. Rocker James Taylor's "Your Smiling Face" benefits from the brisker setting and a flute choir backing Pizzarelli. Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim's "I Remember" adds Don Sebesky's string arrangement, carefully filling the backgrounds in this beautifully sung ballad. Of course, several songs are devoted to the timeless compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim. All five present on this date have been recorded so frequently that it would be hard to come up with landmark interpretations, but Pizzarelli and company do justice to all of them. Also worth investigating are the leader's two originals, the swinging "Francesca" and the breezy "Soares Samba." The intimate sound throughout this recording is an additional bonus.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo

1. One Note Samba

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer
Lyricist: Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer

2. Fascinatin' Rhythm

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin; Composer
Lyricist: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin; Composer

3. The Girl from Ipanema

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Norman Gimbel
Vinicius Demoraes; Composer
Lyricist: Norman Gimbel
Vinicius Demoraes
Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer

4. Your Smiling Face

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: James Taylor; Composer
Lyricist: James Taylor; Composer

5. Estate

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Bruno Martino
Bruno Brighetti; Composer
Lyricist: Bruno Martino
Bruno Brighetti; Composer

6. Desfinado (Off Key)

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer
Lyricist: Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer

7. Aquelas Coisas Todas (All Those Things)

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Toninho Horta; Composer
Lyricist: Toninho Horta; Composer

8. I Remember

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Composer

9. Francesca

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: John Pizzarelli; Composer
Lyricist: John Pizzarelli; Composer

10. Love Dance

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Ivan Lins
Paul Williams; Composer
Lyricist: Ivan Lins
Paul Williams; Composer

11. So Danco Samba

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Vinicius Demoraes; Composer
Lyricist: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Vinicius Demoraes; Composer

12. Aguas De Marco (Waters of March)

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer
Lyricist: Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer

13. Soares Samba

by John Pizzarelli

Primary Artist: John Pizzarelli; Main Performer
Composer: John Pizzarelli; Composer
Lyricist: John Pizzarelli; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

53 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Latin Jazz, Swing, Pop-Jazz

Label

Telarc

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 26, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

89408359125