Look to the Rainbow (+6 Bonus Tracks) (R [Import]

Gil Evans, Astrud Gilberto | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 31, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal/Polygram
• ASIN: B00000890Z
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,834,870 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Japanese only SHM paper sleeve pressing. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Universal Music Japan discovered through the joint companies' research into LCD display manufacturing* SHM-CDs feature improved transparency on the data side of the disc* allowing for more accurate reading of CD data by the CD player laser head. SHM-CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best Astrud you could find..., May 23, 2001

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"katchyna" (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Look to the Rainbow (Audio CD)

This album is my favorite of Astrud's, the songs she does in portuguese are magical. I don't mind the English ones on this album, easier on the ears than some others I've heard. I like Astrud's voice, if you've never heard her, definately listen to a track sample before buying her cds, she's got an unusual voice. I would recommend this over any other Astrud solo album, both for music quality and song selection. If you're looking for something comparable to a Getz/Gilberto, this is not it. But if you're looking for sultry vocals over a light bossa-nova background, check this out, its really rather charming.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An album that captures absolute 'felicidade', April 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Look to the Rainbow (Audio CD)

The first time I heard this album, I was absolutely hooked! The combination of Astrud Gilberto's soft, alluring voice and the masterful orchestrations of the late Gil Evans is altogether amazing. It seems impossible that such lush, soaring harmonies in the brass section could possibly enhance the intimacy of Astrud's voice, but here, the impossible is accomplished. I highly recommend this album!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I know what I like!, October 21, 2000

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Bob Ashley (texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Look to the Rainbow (Audio CD)

Such a beautiful voice and well-done light jazz-bossa nova arrangements.Fans of Stereolab and Tortoise take note.