The Astrud Gilberto Album
Astrud Gilberto · 1965
28 min · 11 tracks · jazz · samba · bossa nova
Lush bossa nova rhythms intertwine with Astrud Gilberto's delicate vocals, creating an intimate and soothing auditory experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intimate and soothing ambiance short, reflective listening sessions gentle background music choice
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'The Astrud Gilberto Album' marked Astrud's first full-length solo project following her breakout feature on Stan Getz and João Gilberto's 'Getz/Gilberto'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a featured vocalist to a solo artist, establishing her unique presence in the bossa nova genre.
- If you like
- jazz, samba, bossa nova
The Astrud Gilberto Album is an album by Astrud Gilberto, released in 1965. Lush bossa nova rhythms intertwine with Astrud Gilberto's delicate vocals, creating an intimate and soothing auditory experience. 'The Astrud Gilberto Album' is significant for popularizing bossa nova in the United States, contributing to the genre's mainstream appeal. It received critical acclaim, notably from outlets like DownBeat and has influenced countless artists in jazz and pop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Astrud Gilberto Album sound like?
Lush bossa nova rhythms intertwine with Astrud Gilberto's delicate vocals, creating an intimate and soothing auditory experience. Rooted in jazz and samba.
What makes The Astrud Gilberto Album by Astrud Gilberto notable?
'The Astrud Gilberto Album' is significant for popularizing bossa nova in the United States, contributing to the genre's mainstream appeal. It received critical acclaim, notably from outlets like DownBeat and has influenced countless artists in jazz and pop. Released in 1965, 'The Astrud Gilberto Album' marked Astrud's first full-length solo project following her breakout feature on Stan Getz and João Gilberto's 'Getz/Gilberto'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a featured vocalist to a solo artist, establishing her unique presence in the bossa nova genre.
Who is The Astrud Gilberto Album for?
The Astrud Gilberto Album works well if you're into intimate and soothing ambiance, short, reflective listening sessions and gentle background music choice.
How many songs are on The Astrud Gilberto Album?
The Astrud Gilberto Album has 11 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once I Loved 2:12
- 2 Água de beber 2:18
- 3 Meditation Standout 2:41
- 4 And Roses and Roses 2:35
- 5 O morro (não tem vez) 2:58
- 6 How Insensitive Standout 2:48
- 7 Dindi Standout 2:41
- 8 Photograph 2:12
- 9 Dreamer 2:04
- 10 Só tinha de ser com você 2:19
- 11 All That's Left Is to Say Goodbye 3:12
Release Date
January 1, 1965
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
28 min 3 sec
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