Getz / Gilberto #2 Audio CD – Audiobook, CD

I adrore the voice and singing of Joao Gilberto since 1963! Can never hear enough of his singing.

What would turn out to be their special live follow-up to their landmark duet masterpieceGetz/ Gilberto, Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto repeated their same groundbreaking success fora live performance at New York's City's Carnegie Hall in October of 1964 with rewardingresults. First released in 1965 and reissued on CD in it's own complete expanded format in1994, Getz/ Gilberto #2 is a magical time-honoured extravaganza that sound even better thesecond time around and holds it's own with an appealing selection of superb jazz, pop, andBossa Nova cuts. Backed by a stellar quartet that include master vibraphonist Gary Burton,Getz strikes up some exquisite performances which are both first rate and sparkling, whileGilberto serenades the packed audience with his crystal clear guitar solos and stylish vocals,which made this live album such a jubilent listening experience. Beginning with the originalGetz classic Grandfather's Waltz, the thoroughly atmospheric track set has plenty of complextracks to offer as they include Tonight I Shall Sleep With A Smile On My Face and a fantastictake on Stan's Blues during his first four numbers before letting Joao take the stage in fullforce. During Joao's appearance, he performs his set of timeless Bossa Nova classics such asRose Morena, Un Abraco, No Bonfa Meditacao and O Pato (The Duck), which he handles withgrandeur and such crescendo style. Plus, you will get to hear Getz introduce Astrud Gilberto,Joao's charming wife and one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time, as she receives topbilling on other classic songs like her own showstopping takes on It Might As Well Be Springand Only Trust Your Heart, as she does extremely well with Corcavado (Quiet Nights), TheGirl From Impanema and Voce E Eu (with Joao sitting in), which help make Getz/ Gilberto #2equally as great. With the live background abeited with the the sound of the audiences'gratification that is well caught live on record, Getz/ Gilberto #2 is a heavenly live classicthat will remain timeless and aspiring as ever.

Stan Getz is far more my favorite Jazz Sax players than them all and believe me i like the whole lot of them, CANNONBALL ADDERLEY, DEXTER GORDON, CHARLIE "BIRD" PARKER, LESTER YOUNG, GERRY MULIGAN, BUD SHANK, ART PEPPER and the list goes on and on.I had gotten to the point th@ i could tell GETZ's playing just by the distinct sound th@ he had w/ his sax, no kidding you. These Brazilian Jazz Sambas sessions he did w/ GILBERTO and others, was the greatest and ASTRUD GILBERTO, JOAO'S wife @ the time, was phenomenal (The Whole GIRL FROM IPANEMA Thing you see)Thanx all. Happy Listening.Michael B. VA

This wonderful album is the complete live recordings of Stan Getz-Joao Gilberto at Carnegie Hall dated October 9, 1965. The album consists of 15 tracks and a total playing time of 63:38. Verve records also had a release of an edited version of this album that was released back in 2008.For all true Stan Getz & Joao Gilbert fans out there, this is the version to go for and will likely be more sought after thereon. Look for this particular album versionGetz/Gilberto #2: Recorded Live at Carnegie Hall before it becomes scarce. Good luck to all fans/collectors out there!

This is my all time favorite CD ....I love the song "Here's that Rainy Day" and the rest of the songs are good too!

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