lix. GETZ, Stan (1927-1991) and GILBERTO, João (1931-2019)
From Getz/Gilberto.
The story of this recording is historic.
became huge in the U.S. during a decline in jazz sales due to the popularity of rock and roll.
Tony Bennett and his bassist went down to Brazil to check it out and started a craze. Everybody was dancing to the bossa nova by 1963.
Because of label issues, Neto was not credited on the album, and Getz's usual bass player -- who didn't play a note on this session -- got the credit.
Jobim wrote this tune. Getz and Gilberto often quarrelled about which take to use. Gilberto -- who spoke no English -- said to Jobim, "tell this gringo he is an idiot."
Jobim translated it: "Stan, João is saying that his dream always was to record with you."
Jobim translated it: "Stan, João is saying that his dream always was to record with you."
Regardless, the record is a classic.
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