About this album
Where they were
Released in 2010, this compilation encapsulates Frank Sinatra's collaborations with Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim during the late 1960s. It showcases a key moment in Sinatra's career as he explored bossa nova, merging traditional pop and jazz sensibilities with Brazilian influences, after his commercial peak in the previous decades.
Why it matters
The Complete Reprise Recordings is significant for its role in popularizing bossa nova in the United States through Sinatra's star power. The album received critical acclaim and highlighted the cultural exchange between American jazz and Brazilian music, cementing Sinatra's legacy as an artist who embraced diverse musical traditions.
Essential tracks
- "The Girl From Ipanema (Gârota de Ipanema)" — This track exemplifies the album’s blend of bossa nova and jazz, showcasing Sinatra's ability to interpret this iconic composition effortlessly.
- "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)" — Sinatra’s interpretation brings a serene intimacy to this classic, demonstrating his skill in conveying deep emotion through subtle phrasing.
- "One Note Samba (Samba de Uma Nota Só)" — This track highlights the rhythmic complexity of bossa nova while allowing Sinatra’s vocals to shine over its melodic simplicity.
- "Meditation (Meditação)" — A standout for its atmospheric arrangement, this song captures the essence of longing and reflection, central themes in both Sinatra's and Jobim's work.
Release Date
May 4, 2010
Artist Origin
Italy
Tracklist
- 1 The Girl From Ipanema (Gârota de Ipanema) 3:20
- 2 Dindi 3:31
- 3 Change Partners 2:43
- 4 Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) 2:45
- 5 Meditation (Meditação) 2:55
- 6 If You Never Come To Me (Inútil Paisagen) 2:11
- 7 How Insensitive (Insensatez) 3:18
- 8 I Concentrate on You 2:39
- 9 Baubles, Bangles and Beads 2:36
- 10 Once I Loved (O Amor en Paz) 2:38
- 11 The Song of the Sabiá (Sabiá) 3:40
- 12 Drinking Water (Água de Beber) 2:37
- 13 Someone to Light Up My Life (Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Você) 2:40
- 14 Triste 2:42
- 15 This Happy Madness (Estrada Branca) 2:57
- 16 One Note Samba (Samba de Uma Nota Só) 2:22
- 17 Don’t Ever Go Away (Por Causa de Você) 2:30
- 18 Wave 3:21
- 19 Off Key (Desafinado) 3:09
- 20 Bonita 3:40