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Japanese reissue of the jazz act's 1964 album. Verve. 2004.

Japanese 24-bit remastered reissue packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. Verve. 2004.

Release Date: 1990-10-25, Audio CD, Polygram Records

Release Date: 1990-10-25, Audio CD, Polygram Records

Contained on one compact disc are two complete recordings by Brazilian singer and guitarist Joao Gilberto.
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Media Type: CD
Artist: GILBERTO,JOAO
Title: AMOROSO/BRASIL
Street Release Date: 09/14/1993
Domestic
Genre: BRAZILIAN

In the 1950s, by harnessing the exuberant power of samba in gently plucked rhythms and his soft, intimate whispering of the lyrics, guitarist-singer-songwriter Jo?o Gilberto helped launch a musical revolution. While not its most important composer, Gilberto became bossa nova's premier interpreter. Jo?o, recorded in 1991, features him and his guitar backed by an orchestra (arranged by Clare Fischer) and shows a master in complete control of his craft and his powers. He navigates the lyrics with impeccable diction and uncanny phrasing, heightening the drama by seemingly staying half a breath behind the beat then landing precisely on a particular word, for emphasis. He makes even Italian ("Malaga"), English (Cole Porter's "You Do Something to Me"), and French ("Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours") sound like natural bossa nova languages. Gilberto's seductive style is smooth, casual, and deceptively easy on the ear; but even in a set with no classics, as this one, each of its miniatures seems to hide a reward to a closer listening. --Fernando Gonzalez

Elis & Tom

Release Date: 2005-03-22, Audio CD, Luaka Bop

Release Date: 1995-03-21, Audio CD, Polygram Records

Release Date: 1996-03-19, Audio CD, Polygram Records