Astrud Gilberto- The Astrud Gilberto (LP)
Astrud Gilberto found fame with her contributions to 1964's classic Getz/Gilberto album, which spawned an instant standard in the hit single "The Girl from Ipanema." From there, she went on to fill many LPs with her winningly hesitant, longing vocal style; this disc collects 25 tracks cut between 1965 and 1970 for Verve. Among them are early versions of a number of Brazilian standards by the likes of Antonio Carlos Jobim ("How Insensitive," "Once I Loved") and Luiz Bonfa ("The Gentle Rain," "Tristeza"). "Fly Me to the Moon" and the Bricusse-Newley "Who Can I Turn To" fit the mood perfectly. Throughout, Gilberto is aided by lush, thoughtful arrangements, including one by Gil Evans on "Berimbou." This entry in the Silver Collection series is an excellent introduction to one of Brazilian pop's most emblematic voices. --Rickey Wright
Tracklist
A1Once I Loved
A2Agua De Beber
A3Meditation
A4And Roses And Roses
A5O Morro (Nao Tem Vez)
A6How Insensitive
B1Dind
B2Photograph
B3Dreamer
B4So Finha De Ser Com Voce
B5All That's Left Is To Say Goodbye
