Bossa Nova (John Pizzarelli album)

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Bossa Nova
Cover album by John Pizzarelli
Released	2004-04-27
Recorded	2003-05-05 to 2003-05-09
Genre	Bossa nova Brazilian jazz
Label	Telarc Records
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Live at Birdland Bossa Nova Knowing You

Bossa Nova is a 2004 Brazilian jazz album by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli, who is typically known for his swing guitar skills. While not Brazilian, he has always enjoyed the music and therefore wanted to record this album. Some of the selections are penned by Tom Jobim, such as the classic tune The Girl From Ipanema.

[edit] Track listing

1. "One Note Samba (Samba de Uma Nota Só)"
2. "Fascinatin' Rhythm"
3. "The Girl From Ipanema"
4. "Your Smiling Face"
5. "Estate"
6. "Desafinado"
7. "Aquelas Coisas Todas" (All Those Things)
8. "I Remember"
9. "Francesca"
10. "Love Dance"
11. "So Danco Samba"
12. "Aguas De Marco" (Waters Of March)
13. "Soares Samba"

[edit] Personnel

• John Pizzarelli - vocals, guitar
• Ray Kennedy - piano
• Martin Pizzarelli - double-bass
• Harry Allen - tenor saxophone
• Paulinho Braga - drums
• Jim Saporito - percussions