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Getz / Gilberto

Reissued, Extra Tracks, Remastered

4.6 out of 5 stars 607 ratings
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Track Listings

1 The Girl From Ipanema
2 Doralice
3 Para Machuchar Meu Coracao
4 Desafinado (Off Key)
5 Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
6 So Danco Samba
7 O Grande Amor
8 Vivo Sonhando (Dreamer)
9 The Girl From Ipanema - 45 RPM Issue
10 Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars) - 45 RPM Issue

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GETZ STAN / GILBERTO JOAO GETZ / GILBERTO

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Originally released in March 1964, this collaboration between saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist João Gilberto came at seemingly the end of the bossa nova craze Getz himself had sparked in 1962 with Jazz Samba, his release with American guitarist Charlie Byrd. Jazz Samba remains the only jazz album to reach number one in the pop charts. In fact, the story goes that Getz had to push for the release of Getz/Gilberto since the company did not want to compete with its own hit; it was a good thing he did. Getz/Gilberto, which featured composer Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano, not only yielded the hit "Girl from Ipanema" (sung by Astrud Gilberto, the guitarist's wife, who had no professional experience) but also "Corcovado" ("Quiet Night")--an instant standard, and the definitive version of "Desafinado." Getz/Gilberto spent 96 weeks in the charts and won four Grammys. It remains one of those rare cases in popular music where commercial success matches artistic merit. Bossa nova's "cool" aesthetic--with its understated rhythms, rich harmonies, and slightly detached delivery--had been influenced, in part, by cool jazz. Gilberto in particular was a Stan Getz fan. Getz, with his lyricism, the bittersweet longing in his sound, and his restrained but strong swing, was the perfect fit. His lines, at once decisive and evanescent, focus the rest of the group's performance without overpowering. A classic. --Fernando Gonzalez

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.39 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Verve
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 6 3 05214142
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1997
  • SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Verve
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000047CX
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 607 ratings

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Customers praise the album's sound quality, describing it as a timeless classic with enchanting melodies. They find it soothing and recommend it for relaxation moments, while appreciating its elegant presentation and informative liner notes. Customers consider it a must-have for collections and worth more than its price. However, several customers report issues with the CD not playing on their CD players.

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163 customers mention "Sound quality"157 positive6 negative

Customers praise the sound quality of the album, with one customer highlighting its enchanting melodies and another noting its outstanding musical performances.

"...To my ears, the SHM-SACD is the best-sounding. The opening song, "The Girl from Ipanema" has never sounded more like the real thing...." Read more

"...This classic combines smooth jazz with Bossa Nova. You will suspect this was just recently made...." Read more

"...hit single The Girl From Impanema, the lyrical track set features solid hits, including Corcavado, So Danco Samba, O Grande Amore, a..." Read more

"...This sounds fantastic. The music is smooth, and very relaxing. Definitely will be looking for some more Getz Gilberto and jazz releases...." Read more

21 customers mention "Classic music"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate this album as a timeless classic, describing it as a great old CD that evokes good memories.

"...I hardly have any jazz albums, but this is special, really special! Firstly, I purchased the SACD version of this album...." Read more

"...It's a classic, especially "The Girl From Ipanema" in both Portuguese and English (Astrud Gilberto was Joao's wife, at the time) and I am glad to..." Read more

"...of bossa nova, they're thinking of one of the songs from this classic album from American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João..." Read more

"...you to the individual that had the friend who suggested it; what a unique and pleasant musical experience!..." Read more

18 customers mention "Elegance"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the elegance of the album, with one customer highlighting its languid orchestration and another noting its nice reproduction of the original LP.

"...It's the kind of attractive product presentation that the Japanese are known for...." Read more

"...Ipanema may be a corny icon now but still a lovely piece...." Read more

"...And it also includes the original liner notes as well as original art work and photos...In addition you get 2 bonus tracks...." Read more

"...There is a listless elegance to the compositions which makes one feel as though he were listening to a group of Brazilian folk musicians on a Sao..." Read more

12 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive2 negative

Customers find the album worth more than the price they paid.

"...This is a steal at $15. After hearing it now, I'd pay many times that price to have this in my collection. Thank you to all these amazing musician!..." Read more

"...This disc was highly recommended. At such a cheap price compared to many titles out on the market, it was easy to pull the trigger, and give it a..." Read more

"...Legendary and worth more than what I paid...." Read more

"...still get this in SACD after all these years, and get it at a reasonable price." Read more

11 customers mention "Relaxation"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the album very soothing and recommend it for relaxation and unwinding moments.

"...This sounds fantastic. The music is smooth, and very relaxing. Definitely will be looking for some more Getz Gilberto and jazz releases...." Read more

"The cool, smooth sounds are relaxing and stimulating at the same time...." Read more

"...This music is light, happy and fun. Your heart will be glad and your toe wiggling to the beat, will be happy too!..." Read more

"Very soothing and pleasant. Nice background and conversation music. Really enjoy these artists. Would recommend for relaxation and unwinding moments!" Read more

9 customers mention "Album quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the album to be of excellent quality and consider it a must-have addition to their collection, with one customer noting it's the best introduction to bossa nova music.

"...A must for any jazz SACD collection... Astrud's voice is somehow slightly lusher, and more frustratingly cute here...." Read more

"..."The Girl From Ipanema" (album cut) leads off this classic impressive package that includes a documentation of how the record came to be,..." Read more

"...; and not half do justice to this important album, the best intro-to-bossa nova CD I know of...." Read more

"...on every new format since quad - still, this is a great album to have on every format!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Liner notes"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the liner notes of the album, finding them informative and relevant, with one customer noting they include the original liner notes.

"...I'm running out of hyperbole. The liner notes are very informative and pick up in places where I leave off...." Read more

"...And it also includes the original liner notes as well as original art work and photos...In addition you get 2 bonus tracks...." Read more

"...is laid back and extremely clear and so easy to listen to and get involved with...." Read more

"A good example of their work---I enjoy it . the liner notes were interesting, telling of how they came to work together and the almost..." Read more

10 customers mention "Playability"0 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the CD's playability, with several reporting that it did not work in their CD players.

"...reason for not giving 5 stars, this is SACD only; it will not play in a normal CD player...." Read more

"...It is a SACD, period. It will not play on your old CD player...." Read more

"...I see "This item is a Super Audio disc and can only be played on Super Audio players." I was not even aware there was such a thing!..." Read more

"...audio set at home, apple superdrive and a car audio, but the CD simply won't work." Read more

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  • HAL9000
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5-stars cubed, this is special, REALLY SPECIAL!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014
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    Stopped in my tracks, dropped to my knees, and transported to tropical Brazillian heaven! That doesn't even come close to describing this album. I have seen the promised land and it is in the music of Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim,Tommy Williams, Milton Banana, Creed Taylor, Phil Ramone and everyone that had anything to do with this record. This is the finest album I've ever heard to this date. I'm not even a jazz lover. I hardly have any jazz albums, but this is special, really special! Firstly, I purchased the SACD version of this album. I have a modest audiophile sound system that I regard as being exceptionally good. This album just takes it to another dimension.

    I don't really know where to start other than I had to write some kind of review in hopes of encouraging any true music lover to buy this album. I don't want to make this a long review. The music is the most gentle, loving, peaceful music I have ever heard. The musicianship is quite literally incomparable. Astrud Gilberto's voice is the sweetest, gentleness and cutest thing imaginable, femininity without being overtly sexual. Stan Getz's sax playing is quite literally unbelievable! You can hear his breath in the instrument. You are literally in the sax, or it's right in front of your face, or you're holding it in your hands and playing it yourself. The recording/engineering of it is like nothing I've ever heard before. This was done with very special microphones in the studio in a day when things were just done differently. The recording and production (Creed Taylor and Phil Ramone) are in a zone unconscious. Joao Gilberto is beyond description. I'm running out of hyperbole. The liner notes are very informative and pick up in places where I leave off.

    Let me say that after listening to this album straight through, I attempted to follow it up with something else out of my collection and no matter what I put on, it sounded crude. Nothing else compared. I'm floored and blown away by this album. I haven't been moved like this by anything in a long time. If you have a seriously good sound system you simply MUST buy this album. If you don't have a good sound system, the album stands on it's own clearly as one of the greats of all time, but I hope you are able to hear it on something exceptional.

    This is a steal at $15. After hearing it now, I'd pay many times that price to have this in my collection. Thank you to all these amazing musician! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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  • Corsair Dipthong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Money
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2010
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    The SHM-SACD of "Getz/Gilberto" comes in a gatefold reproduction of the 1964 Verve LP. Everything about the presentation exudes quality and the disc case has the look and feel of an expensive invitation. The mint green disc is protected by a translucent plastic sleeve, which in turn has its own embossed cardboard holder. It's the kind of attractive product presentation that the Japanese are known for.

    The good news is that the cover does say a lot about the book. I have 3 versions of this samba classic from Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto- the Red Book CD, the SACD and the new SHM-SACD. To my ears, the SHM-SACD is the best-sounding.

    The opening song, "The Girl from Ipanema" has never sounded more like the real thing. Gilberto's crooning is warm, open and natural. The cymbals sparkle. Getz's saxophone blows smoothly. The first comment from a musician friend of mine (a non-audiophile) after hearing "The Girl from Ipanema" was, "It sounds very analogue".

    And I agree. The disc sounds organic and analogue. Some slight edge when Getz hits the high notes, but that may exist in the original LP. In general, the disc sounds more analogue than digital and doesn't have the negative sonic qualities one might associate with many CD's.

    Perhaps there are better sounding SACD's - for example, the Chesky SACDs of relatively unknown (but talented) artists. But this is one of the best sounding SACDs from the catalog of a famous artist that I have heard. (Analogue Production's SACD of Nat "king" Cole's "The Very Thought of You", is another that comes to mind).

    These discs from Universal are the first to combine 2 existing technologies- SHM and SACD. I have 2 others: The Allman Brothers "Live at Fillmore East" and The Who's "Who's Next". I liked the Allman Brothers disc, but the The Who disc was not worth the money. Like other reviewers have pointed out, it has a kind of muffled dynamics, even in the new format.

    This is an expensive disc, so it will only appeal to a niche market in search of the absolute sound. I don't think the sonic benefits would be appreciated on a commercial system. But for those audiophiles out there looking for an engaging experience from the imperfect CD format, I would recommend this disc without hesitation.

    I see that quite a few of the new SHM-SACD's are out of stock, despite their high price. I hope that Amazon appreciates the fact that there is a strong market out there for hi rez formats that offer alternatives to regular CDs.

    Perhaps in the future Amazon will consider introducing a separate category for high resolution formats like SACD, SHM, XRCD, etc.
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  • ThomasP
    2.0 out of 5 stars Cover good disc bad
    Reviewed in Sweden on August 24, 2024
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    The disc was in really bad condition, many big scratches - but the cover was in good condition
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  • Nebulus
    5.0 out of 5 stars La quintaesencia de la bossa-nova
    Reviewed in Spain on April 24, 2018
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    La quinta esencia de la bossa-nova se encuentra en los surcos de este disco clásico que siempre suena fresco. La edición en doble disco de vinilo de 12 pulgadas a 45 R.P.M. Con cubierta gatefold del sello Analogue Productions es sencillamente sublime. Nunca ha sonado mejor la voz de Astrud Gilberto. Y la calidad del artwork, el cartón empleado, todo es magnífico.
    Muy recomendable
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    Nebulus
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    La quintaesencia de la bossa-nova

    Reviewed in Spain on April 24, 2018
    La quinta esencia de la bossa-nova se encuentra en los surcos de este disco clásico que siempre suena fresco. La edición en doble disco de vinilo de 12 pulgadas a 45 R.P.M. Con cubierta gatefold del sello Analogue Productions es sencillamente sublime. Nunca ha sonado mejor la voz de Astrud Gilberto. Y la calidad del artwork, el cartón empleado, todo es magnífico.
    Muy recomendable
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  • Sizu
    5.0 out of 5 stars 【西ドイツ盤】で、ジリジリ音聞き取れます。
    Reviewed in Japan on May 6, 2022
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    西ドイツ盤(810 048-2)を購入しました。

    　下記の「ジリジリ音」は、通常のCD【西ドイツ盤】で十分に聴きとれます。
    　サックスの音。意図的に出しているサブトーン、リードの裏に水分が付いて出るジリジリ音が細かいところまで聴き取れます。特に判り易いのが3曲目の2：30～2：39です。
    　私は高価なSA-CD及びSA-CDプレイヤーを購入するまでも無く、音質の良いCDを求める方が賢明だと感じました。
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    Sizu
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    【西ドイツ盤】で、ジリジリ音聞き取れます。

    Reviewed in Japan on May 6, 2022
    西ドイツ盤(810 048-2)を購入しました。

    　下記の「ジリジリ音」は、通常のCD【西ドイツ盤】で十分に聴きとれます。
    　サックスの音。意図的に出しているサブトーン、リードの裏に水分が付いて出るジリジリ音が細かいところまで聴き取れます。特に判り易いのが3曲目の2：30～2：39です。
    　私は高価なSA-CD及びSA-CDプレイヤーを購入するまでも無く、音質の良いCDを求める方が賢明だと感じました。
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  • M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Klang
    Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2014
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    Als CD schon immer gern gehört - ist der Genuss von Vinyl ungleich grösser ! Der Klang ist viel voller , sauberer & man hört einfach mehr als von CD !!!
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  • Carlos Faci
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente calidad de sonido
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 18, 2022
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    Se escucha muy bien en un reproductor CD/SACD, es impresionantemente mejor que la calidad de un CD o Streaming
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