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Amoroso / Brasil

Joao Gilberto Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	'S Wonderful
2	Estate
3	Tin Tin Por Tin Tin
4	Besame Mucho
5	Wave
6	Caminhos Cruzados
7	Triste
8	Zingaro
9	Aquarela Do Brasil (feat. Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso) - By João Gilberto
10	Disse Alguem (feat. Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso) - By João Gilberto
11	Bahia Com H (feat. Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso) - By João Gilberto
12	No Tabuliero Baiana (feat. Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso) - By João Gilberto
13	Milagre (feat. Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso) - By João Gilberto
14	Cordiero De Nana (feat. Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso) - By João Gilberto

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Contained on one compact disc are two complete recordings by Brazilian singer and guitarist Joao Gilberto.
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Media Type: CD
Artist: GILBERTO,JOAO
Title: AMOROSO/BRASIL
Street Release Date: 09/14/1993
Domestic
Genre: BRAZILIAN

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.46 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Warner Bros.
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2030663
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1993
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Warner Bros.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000002MHX
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #135,446 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #109 in Bossa Nova
- #213 in Brazilian Jazz (CDs & Vinyl)
- #362 in Cuban Music

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j ARCHITECT

Not his best

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017

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I really wish I could give a more positive review. The period is right as are the pieces. Estate, Triste, Besame mucho...what could go wrong? Joao's understated voice is there as well, plaintive and emotive. The album's production is where the effort leaves me wishing for less...much less. Syrupy strings, reminiscent of 'Mantovani easy listening', invade each piece turning Gilberto's understated approach into elevator music. It's my understanding the strings were added later, after he recorded the Amoroso pieces. I am a fan of Gilberto, especially his early works with Getz and even earlier lp's with arrangements of solo guitar, percussion and flute. I would give Amoroso/Brasil 6 stars if only I could dub out the strings. Enjoy anyway!

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Rebecca*rhapsodyinblue*

Lovely Brazilian Serenade

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2010

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"Joâo Gilberto invented a new style of singing, with sharp precision, a minimum of volume and a maximum of cool swing. With his soft natural voice, he became not only the most important Brazilian musician ever but one of the world's most original and influential vocalists. The samba beat, which formerly required an entire section of percussionists, was condensed into the simple action of Joâo strumming his guitar." ~ Nelson Motta ~

With Johnny Mandel and Claus Ogerman, two of the most brilliant arrangers and orchestrators the music world has ever known, Joâo Gilberto is in very good hands on these recordings. Having earned multiple Grammy awards, both arrangers have proven their worth in the field of arranging and orchestration with their respective bodies of work that define brilliance and ingenuity. They have never failed to impress the listeners.

A Grammy award winner, Joâo Gilberto is a household name when it comes to Bossa Nova music. His most celebrated recordings include his debut album Chega De Saudade (1958), Getz/Gilberto (1965), Amoroso (1977) and Brasil (1981). He has collaborated with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stan Getz, Caetano Veloso and Astrud Gilberto, among many others.

The first eight tracks on this disc are from his Amoroso album that he collaborated with drummers Grady Tate and Joe Correro, bassist Jim Hughart, keyboardist Ralph Grierson, and arranger Claus Ogerman who spotlessly conducted the orchestra. It is on these tracks that Joâo Gilberto shows off not only his "soft natural voice," but also the "simple action of strumming his guitar." And this is evident among the album's centerpieces that are all synonymous to lovely Brazilian serenade such as "Caminhos Cruzados," "Wave" and "Triste." He also takes a Spanish gem of a song "Besame Mucho" and an Italian jazz staple "Estate" and gives whole new charming renditions that make them so endearing to one's ears.

The last six tracks are from the album Brasil . They are showcases of Johnny Mandel's superb arrangements that Joâo Gilberto executed in flawless fashion with the support of Milcho Leviev, Michael Boddicker (synthesizer), Clare Fisher (keyboards), Paulinho da Costa (percussion), Joe Correro (drums), Jim Hughart (bass) and a String section made up of skilled violinists, flutists, harpist, cellists, and viola players. His special guests include such Bossa Nova icons as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethânia. As always, like Johnny Mandel's projects with other singers, the brilliant arranger brought out the very best in what Joâo Gilberto has to offer and infused an overwhelming beauty to "Aquarela Do Brasil" and "Disse Alguém," a Portuguese version of "All Of Me."

This disc represents one of the most significant pieces of music in the history of vocal jazz. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any music lover who greatly appreciates Brazilian jazz recorded in the loveliest settings.

As the author of the disc's Liner Notes, Nelson Motta ends with his well-written and agreeable estimation of Joâo Gilberto's rightful place in the music world.

"On 'Amoroso' and 'Brasil,' Joâo Gilberto can be savored in all his glory as the inventor and master of a groundbreaking style of singing and guitar playing. Most importantly, however, he is the artist who, through the sensual elegance and delicacy of his voice, brought the romantic essence of Brazilian music to the world."

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Christine Hansen

Lovely music -- takes me back to another time.

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019

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I bought a CD. Initially, I was not even aware of its existence. Then, about a month ago (when a friend of ours was visiting), I was sitting in a Starbucks -- sipping a coffee and waiting for my husband and our friend to pick me up from there. One of the songs from this CD was playing in the background of the coffee shop. I knew the song, yet it was being sung in Portuguese to a bossa nova beat. I even guessed who was conducting the orchestra, and I confirmed that when I looked online. Once I ordered the CD and finally had the chance to listen to it all the way through, it took me back to those years when Antonio Carlos Jobim had recorded so many wonderful songs. About the same time, Frank Sinatra had an entire album of songs written by Jobim and/or some of his peers. And Sinatra had the same conductor, Claus Ogerman. The entire album (Amoroso) -- as with the Sinatra album -- is so beautiful and relaxing. I'm so glad I found it!

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William Britton

Yes, Joao Gilberto Singing

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2004

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I've heard that Mr. Gilberto, being very shy and a little strange, would not go into the studio for Amoroso, so they went to his house to record and he sang and played in his pajamas. Then Claus came along and added the quite wonderful arrangements afterwards. Perhaps that explains the slight out of synch feel.
But when all is said and done there is no other like Joao Gilberto. Joao liked Fred Astaire. Another one of a kind. If you have not heard Amoroso go get it! In 1977 Joao gave a one man show at the Roxy, Sunset Strip plugging Amoroso. Two sets, two days. After the first set the management was begging the audiance to stay free for the second. (Wouldn't that be nice today.) On all four sets Joao's first encore was S'Wonderful "that you should care for me." He sang O Pato for me. How he gets to the "heart of the matter." What more?

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Juan Mobili

A Gem, A Must

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2008

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This bottom line about Joao Gilberto is that no one will ever stop anything from rushing a melody like his voice can.

If that wasn't enough, his guitar and his glorious compositions are stellar, his renditions of Brazilian classics and Claus Ogerman's strings, in Amoroso, are without a blemish.

This is two-albums-in-one kind of thing, and for a change, you get two momentous albums. The second half, Joao shares the studio with Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa and Maria Bethania, which guarantees that Brasil--the second album--is a treat, one of those occasions that thankfully gets recorded.

As big as Caetano and the rest of Tropicalia's first row are, the music is a pledge to Gilberto, nothing is more important than the Bossa he sings, right now, so many years ago.

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D. Peters

A great album.

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021

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This is classic album and I love it.

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Hugh Foster

very nice

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019

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recollection of a master's work. Yes, it is as good as recall it being. Jobim=the Sinatra of
brazil? pretty darn close.

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D Cullen

Not the Best of Gilberto

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018

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Item arrived in great condition. This music mix was way overdone with strings.

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Jackie P

Joao Gilberto's Cooler than Cool Warner album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2017

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Amoroso - Joao Gilberto (Warner Bros.)

Music was arranged and composed by Claus Ogerman

Recorded 1976 & 1977

Released as part of EU Warner/Atlantic series Brasil Superstar 1200 series.

English print on front and back sleeve. Japanese print inside sleeve/booklet.

The opening track is the only one sung in English, track 2 is sung in Italian, track 4 is sung in Spanish and everything else (tracks 3,5, 6, 7 & 8) is sung in Portugese.

There is a wonderful lush and relaxed sound throughout the CD. The tasteful musicianship/playing and orchestration all add to what is a superb and beautiful mellow musical experience.

Antonio Carlos Jobim wrote 2 and co-wrote 2 of the 8 tracks on this album.

The mastering on the CD is very good and gives a delightful, classy sound.

If you are familiar with any of Joao Gilberto's other recordings you will already know what to expect.

For newcomers to Braziilian musical coolness this album is as good an introduction as any, especially considering the price currently being charged by Amazon UK.

Recommended!

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Bukkake King

Relaxing music.....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2020

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Although Gilberto didn't like Ogerman's orchestral arrangement, the music on this album is so gorgeous. Very romantic and relaxing, so I'd rather listen to it after work or in the evening than in the morning or day time.

F.Y.I. : Somehow the sealed copy I received was interracial. When I opened it, I found that the CD was made in EU, but the texts of the booklet was in Japanese (which is a extra bonus for me who is Japanese).

Martin Hale

Great music but too many strings!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2017

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Great music with the voice and guitar of Joao Gilberto but rather overpowered at times by the string arrangements which I believe were added later. Great arrangers in Claus Ogerman (Amoroso) and Johnny Mandel whose writing I love (Brasil) but Gilberto sounded best on stripped back albums when he started out. The second album on the disc Brasil is revered in Brazil as it features the music of Bahia rather than the more familiar songs out of Rio but as an introduction to the Bossa sound you are better off with the original pared back sound of the first albums - The Boss of the Bossa Nova.

Anthony Ince

Amazing little discovery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2017

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Amazing littke discovery .. searched online after i read a review..the article said but was an album to de.stress after a bad day .. its perfect .. gentle lilting tunes and rhythyms .. never heard of this gilberto but will certainly look for more.. fab album great price.. chill, out

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mhealth maestro

A Must listen to Bossa Nova fans

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2012

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This is possibly one of the best CDs that combine two of best the albums of Joao Gliberto at his peak( One of the fathers of Bossa Nova- The other is of course A. C. Jobim).

The orchestrations of Claus Ogerman in the first album ( Amorso) are magical and one of his best arrangements.

Simply Joao at his best in these two albums and a must listen to all Brazilian (Bossa Nova) Jazz music fans.

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