Stan Getz - The Best Of Two Worlds 1975 / 2005 torrent

Stan Getz, The Best of Two Worlds feat. Joao Gilberto, 1975
Recorded in 1975, released in 1976


Generally overlooked at the time of its release, The Best of Two Worlds is a jazzy masterpiece that builds on Getz’s clutch of Bossa Nova recordings in the early 60s by reuniting the saxophonist with Brazilian vocalist and guitarist João Gilberto and his wife singing in English and Portuguese with songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim. But that’s where the semblance ends.

In place of the intimate course set by Getz/Gilberto producer Taylor, Teo Macero allows Getz to expand the jazzier side of his play. Instead of Astrud Gilberto (João’s first wife), we’re treated to Miucha (João’s second wife), whose U.S. debut on this recording introduced many of us to new subtleties of Brazilian charm. Her genuine vocal warmth contrasted nicely against the pop appeal of Astrud’s recordings, which had failed to keep pace with the changing musical scene.

Oscar Castro-Neves contributes the arrangements for each of these 10 tracks along with his rhythm guitar play, while American jazzers took hold of the rhythm section to provide another contrast to the ‘Getz/Gilberto’ album, where Brazilians were brought together to anchor the rhythm section behind the tenor sax play. Here the group is led by pianist Albert Daily, drummer Grady Tate and Steve Swallow’s bass. Airto Moreira returned from his participation on Getz’s 1972 album Captain Marvel to anchor the percussion play.

This would be Stan and João’s last studio date together. As masters of their individual domains, each brought their best qualities to this recording, making The Best of Two Worlds a stellar choice for your collection.


Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto
The Best of Two Worlds 1975

CD / 2005 / 320Kbps

Tracklist:
01. Double Rainbow
02. Aguas De Marco
03. Ligia
04. Falsa Baiana
05. Retrato Em Branco E Preto
06. Izaura
07. Eu Vim Da Bahia
08. Joao Marcello
09. Preciso Perdoar
10. Just One Of Those Things

Personnel:
Stan Getz, tenor sax
Heloisa (Miucha) Buarque De Hollanda, vocals
Joao Gilberto, vocals, guitar
Oscar Castro Neves, guitar
Albert Dailey, piano
Clint Houston, Steve Swallow, bass
Billy Hart, Grady Tate, drums
Airto Moreira, Joao Gilberto, Ray Armando, Ruben Bassini, Sonny Carr, percussion


Stan Getz, a nice bunch of guys
Não se pode machucar o silêncio, que é sagrado
:)