29 October, 2011

33. Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd | Jazz Samba (1962)


Tracks
  1. Desafinado
  2. Samba Dees Days
  3. O Pato
  4. Samba Triste
  5. Samba de Uma Nota Só
  6. É Luxo Só
  7. Baia


Jazz Samba is a soothing album. You can put this album on and sit back and relax. Mainly, it's saxophone on the left channel and guitar on the right channel, with some drums for keeping time. This album has a Latin flavor, but it's not as distinct as Sabu's Palo Congo, Machito's Kenya or Tito Puente's Dance Mania. It's more ethereal than primal.

There's enough variety to make the pieces distinct from each other. It is certainly a good album to put on for background music or for listening before bedtime. Otherwise, it may be hard to actively listen without losing focus.

A good consistent album worth listening to. The stand out pieces are Desafinado, Samba de Uma Nota Só and Baia.

★★★★★★

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