
Jobim, Antonio Carlos
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays
Antonio Carlos Jobim's first American album is a masterpiece of understated elegance, presenting a dozen songs that would become bossa nova standards. Despite claiming to be out of practice, Jobim's sparse, single-hand piano style lets his flowing melodies shine. Claus Ogerman's signature arrangements -airy flutes, brooding strings, and lush harmonies- enhance timeless gems like 'Desafinado,' 'Corcovado,' 'The Girl From Ipanema,' and 'One Note Samba.' A defining moment in bossa nova's global ascent. Comes on clear vinyl.