artist:João Gilberto 3 notes
João Gilberto's intimate vocal delivery and subtle rhythmic innovations demand close listening to appreciate the masterful production clarity and pioneering bossa nova arrangements that defined modern Brazilian music.
May 25
Fino
João Gilberto · 1971 Spin it Again - A 1971 record from João Gilberto that rewards close listening.
 decade:1970s
May 25
Amoroso
João Gilberto · 1977 Spin it Again - After inventing bossa nova, Gilberto spent most of the seventies trying not to repeat himself; Amoroso is what happened when he stopped trying and just sang.
 decade:1970s
Apr 11
Lush Life
João Gilberto · 1960 Spin it Again - João Gilberto in 1960, turning a handful of American standards into something so quiet and precise it makes every other vocal performance in the room sound like it's trying too hard.
 genre:Jazz