Bossa Nova (John Pizzarelli album)

Bossa Nova is a 2004 Brazilian jazz album by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli, who is typically known for his swing guitar skills. While not Brazilian, he has always enjoyed the music and therefore wanted to record this album. Some of the selections are penned by Tom Jobim, such as the classic tune "The Girl From Ipanema".

Bossa Nova
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 27, 2004 (2004-04-27)
RecordedMay 5–9, 2003 (2003-05-05 – 2003-05-09)
Genre
Length53:48
LabelTelarc Records
John Pizzarelli chronology
Live at Birdland
(2003)
Bossa Nova
(2004)
Knowing You
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Tom HullB−[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[3]

Critical reception

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AllMusic reviewer Ken Dryden praised the album for "Pizzarelli's soft, swinging vocals and strong but understated guitar," noting "Gershwin's 'Fascinatin' Rhythm' is easily adapted into a bossa nova."

Track listing

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  1. "One Note Samba" (Jobim) – 4:42
  2. "Fascinatin' Rhythm" (Gershwin, Gershwin) – 3:53
  3. "The Girl From Ipanema" (DeMoraes, Gimbel, Jobim) – 4:55
  4. "Your Smiling Face" (Taylor) – 2:57
  5. "Estate" (Brighetti, Martino) – 4:58
  6. "Desafinado" (Jobim, Lees, Mendonca) – 2:35
  7. "Aquelas Coisas Todas" (All Those Things) (Horta) – 5:28
  8. "I Remember" (Sondheim) – 3:45
  9. "Francesca" (Pizzarelli) – 4:32
  10. "Love Dance" (Lins, Williams) – 3:39
  11. "Só Danço Samba" (DeMoraes, Jobim) – 3:29
  12. "Aguas De Marco" (Waters Of March)" (Jobim) – 3:59
  13. "Soares Samba" (Pizzarelli) – 4:56

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Dryden, Ken. Bossa Nova – John Pizzarelli at AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
  2. ^ Hull, Tom (n.d.). "Jazz Consumer Guide: Artist Index". tomhull.com. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1169. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.