Antonio Carlos Jobim ~ Brazil

Wave (1967)

Classic Bossa Nova album with soothing acoustic guitar, flute, strings, trombone, etc... Some would even call this easy listening music, but there's far more at play than that would imply. It's easy on the ears that's for sure. If only Astrud Gilberto was singing, but nonetheless, an excellent example of its kind.

Former ownership: 1967 A&M / CTI (LP). Green photo gatefold original (Monarch press, not in Discogs today). Most of the covers have a red photo. Acquired in 2025.

2/4/25 (new review)
 

Tide (1970)

Nice Half-Speed Master version of Jobim's 1970 instrumental Bossa Nova album. It's for sure cocktail / saccharine but it definitely soothes the nerves. And Jobim is the author of Brazil's most famous song 'The Girl From Ipanema', which makes its presence here as well. My Bossa Nova collection is still pretty light, so a keeper for now.

Ownership: 1983 A&M (LP). Gatefold. Beautiful reissue with superb sound. Part of A&M's Quiex series. Acquired in 2021.

1/13/21 (review)

12/10/21 (new entry)