Now [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Astrud Gilberto | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 8, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Sbme Castle Us
• ASIN: B00006JYC0
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #520,059 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Tracks: 1. Zigy Zigy Za 2. Make Love To Me 3. Baiao 4. Touching You 5. Gingele 6. Take It Easy, My Brother Charlie 7. Where Have You Been? 8. General Da Banda 9. Bridges 10. Daybreak (Walking Out On Yesterday). Made in the USA. UPC 060768121829

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Scent of the Early 70's in Bossanova Land, March 21, 2003

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CRAIG DACUS (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now (Audio CD)

I just picked up the recently remastered version of this album and I just love it. I don't own everything by her yet and intend to pick up everything. At the same time I am going of my way to get this one first because this album was the first to showcase her songwriting skills. "Take it easy, my brother Charlie" is such a chestnut. The tone of the album is soft with a touch of her signtature melancholy. It also features more festive type numbers. If you like "Pet Sounds" and Bossa Nova and like thinking outside of the box, I highly recommend this warm and mood-setting record. It sure doesn't hurt having Ron Carter or two members of Dizzy's band swing with her.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem lost through the quiet nights of quiet stars, October 27, 2006

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jayhikkss - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now (Audio CD)

This album was Astrud Gilberto's second LP after the virtual disappearance of the Verve label.

This CD won't probably convert a lot of new fans. However, there are those who have previously been seduced by Ms Gilberto's incomparable rendition of smooth, soothing, relaxing and magical music: a gentle blend of samba, pop and the odd jazz inflections.
For these people, this CD will prove a delight.

I find it as fresh today as when I bought the original US LP in 1972. There is a mixture of English and Portuguese lyrics and Ms Gilberto authored or co-authored several tracks.
Eumir Deodato provided the first class musical arrangements and played alongside a small group of ace jazz musicians. I particularly enjoy the contribution from Airto Moreira on assorted percussions.

The sound has been carefully remastered from what were state-of-the-art recordings in the first place.

My own favourite songs are "Touching You" and "Daybreak" - pure bliss. There is not a dud track in sight and the only complaint is that the album might have been longer.