Bossanova

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Bossanova · Shearing Bossa Nova is an album by the British pianist George Shearing, who was born in London and had been an American citizen since 1956. He recorded it from 17 to 19 December 1962 for Capitol Records, on which it was released in 1963. Tom Morgan produced. Clare Fischer wrote the arrangements and conducted. Besides Shearing, you hear woodwinds and a Brazilian rhythm section.

The repertoire consists of bossa nova and jazz standards. Shearing plays Brazilian pieces such as One Note Samba, Desafinado and Manhã de Carnaval, but also On Green Dolphin Street and Come Rain or Come Shine. Samba da Borboleta and Pensativa are by Fischer. Shearing recorded for Capitol until 1969 and made more Latin records in those years, such as Latin Affair (1960) and Mood Latino (1961). AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars and named Samba da Borboleta and Pensativa as highlights.

Listening

Track list

1. 1One Note Samba (Samba De Una Nota So)2:48Apple Music ↗
2. 2Blue Prelude2:34Apple Music ↗
3. 3Desafinado2:21Apple Music ↗
4. 4Nevermore3:12Apple Music ↗
5. 5Samba da Borboleta (Butterfly Samba)2:24Apple Music ↗
6. 6Pensativa (Pensive Woman)2:52Apple Music ↗
7. 7On Green Dolphin Street2:38Apple Music ↗
8. 8Come Rain or Come Shine2:58Apple Music ↗
9. 9Manha de Carnaval (Morning of the Carnival)2:20Apple Music ↗
10. 10Algo Novo3:12Apple Music ↗
11. 11Black Satin3:59Apple Music ↗
12. 12Amazona's Legend2:47Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Sources

1. Wikipedia (en): Shearing Bossa Nova
2. Wikipedia (en): George Shearing