Getz/Gilberto

Originally released in March 1964, this collaboration between saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist João Gilberto came at seemingly the end of the bossa nova craze Getz himself had sparked in 1962 with Jazz Samba, his release with American guitarist Charlie Byrd. Jazz Samba remains the only jazz album to reach number one in the pop charts. In fact, the story goes that Getz had to push for the release of Getz/Gilberto since the company did not want to compete with its own hit; it was a good thing he did. Getz/Gilberto, which featured composer Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano, not only yielded the hit "Girl from Ipanema" (sung by Astrud Gilberto, the guitarist's wife, who had no professional experience) but also "Corcovado" ("Quiet Night")--an instant standard, and the definitive version of "Desafinado." Getz/Gilberto spent 96 weeks in the charts and won four Grammys. It remains one of those rare cases in popular music where commercial success matches artistic merit. Bossa nova's "cool" aesthetic--with its understated rhythms, rich harmonies, and slightly detached delivery--had been influenced, in part, by cool jazz. Gilberto in particular was a Stan Getz fan. Getz, with his lyricism, the bittersweet longing in his sound, and his restrained but strong swing, was the perfect fit. His lines, at once decisive and evanescent, focus the rest of the group's performance without overpowering. A classic. --Fernando Gonzalez
Customer Review: Wonderful Music!
Wonderful and relaxing music. Very soft, wonderful sound tracks. There are two soundtracks of "The Girl From Ipanema," with the first being the ultimate recording. I would highly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys cool jazz or any relaxing International-style music.
Customer Review: A Serendipitous Masterpiece
In history, seemingly all great things are happenstance. One could certainly say the same about this serendipitous recording. A quiet, gentle, beautiful record of 8 songs (and 2 reprises) it created a time capsule of that era that surprisingly stands up to todays standards. A great album to relax to, put it on when you need to seriously unwind without drugs or alcohol. It works amazingly well.

Seventies themed parties can emphasize the importance that dance music and the popular "hustle" and its many variants played in popular culture. White suits and dance costumes were common place while platform shoes were the rage. One possible craft for seventies party goers is to make crepe paper boutonnires and corsages.

These will be the perfect compliment to any dance party. Various paper flower colors or shapes can be chosen. Working with crepe paper allows for stretching and molding the shapes of flower petals. For roses, cut long strips the width of the desired flowers. Use pipe cleaners covered in crepe paper or floral tape. Roll the strips around the top of the pipe cleaner stems. Press the center of the flower into the bell shape of a furled rose. Curl the top edges of the rose petals under slightly.

Cut enough rose petals to show off the roses. Press these into the stems under the tape. Cluster as many roses as needed into a corsage or use a single rose for a boutonnire. Wrap the stems together with floral tape or ribbon. Tie a ribbon into a bow under the flowers to the front of the boutonnieres. Secure these with floral pins.

Some other kinds of flowers can be made about the same way. Carnations can be fashioned from the same materials. The serrated tops of pedals can be cut with paper edging scissors found in the scrap booking section of craft stores. Those who are artistically inclined may be able to create gorgeous orchids or chrysanthemums from the right crepe paper colors. Craft stores will probably have lots of preformed flower parts in the wedding section to help in making these more realistic. Stems, stamens or petals can be purchased in bulk.

Have fun staying alive seventies style!

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