Jazz Samba Encore!
Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfá
1963
Why This Album Matters
Jazz Samba Encore! represents a landmark in the fusion of bossa nova with jazz, being the third work by the acclaimed American saxophonist Stan Getz in the genre, this time in collaboration with the talented Brazilian guitarist Luiz Bonfá. Released in 1963, this album solidified the presence of bossa nova on the international music scene, following the success of Getz's previous records. The partnership between Getz and Bonfá in this Verve project resulted in a sophisticated and engaging sound that captivated audiences and critics. The album not only explored the melodic and rhythmic richness of bossa nova, but also reaffirmed Getz's ability to masterfully assimilate and reinterpret the elements of this genuinely Brazilian style, alongside Bonfá's compositional inventiveness.
Context
Jazz Samba Encore! emerged in the wake of the success of two previous Stan Getz albums within the bossa nova sphere, Jazz Samba and Big Band Bossa Nova, both from 1962. These preceding works had already established the genre's popularity in the United States, paving the way for new explorations and collaborations. This album was recorded during an effervescent period for bossa nova in the United States, shortly after the historic concert at Carnegie Hall on 21 November 1962, which aimed to disseminate Brazilian popular music. The scenario indicated growing interest, although bossa nova was beginning to face a decline in Brazil.
Recording
The album was recorded in New York, in February 1963, marking a productive and collaborative phase. In addition to Stan Getz on tenor saxophone and Luiz Bonfá on guitar, the sessions featured the participation of Antônio Carlos Jobim, who contributed guitar on some tracks and piano on the song "Insensatez (How Insensitive)", and Maria Toledo, who lent her voice and vocalisations to various songs. The team of musicians also included Tommy Williams, George Duvivier and Don Payne on double bass, and Paulo Ferreira, José Carlos and Dave Bailey on drums and percussion.
Songs
The track selection on Jazz Samba Encore! offers a rich panorama of bossa nova, with compositions by Luiz Bonfá and the celebrated partnership of Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes. Bonfá penned "Sambalero", "Samba de Duas Notas", "Menina Flor", "Mania de Maria", "Saudade Vem Correndo", "Um Abração no Getz" and the two versions of "Ebony Samba". Notably, "Samba de Duas Notas" makes an explicit reference to Tom Jobim's classic "Samba de uma Nota Só". Among the compositions by Jobim and de Moraes, notable tracks include "Só Danço Samba (I Only Dance Samba)", "Insensatez (How Insensitive)" and "O Morro Não Tem Vez (Favela)". The diversity and quality of the compositions demonstrate the inventiveness of the Brazilian artists involved in the project, resulting in a repertoire that alternates between moments of melancholy and lightness.
Legacy
Jazz Samba Encore! completes a successful trilogy by Stan Getz in the bossa nova genre, achieving both critical and public acclaim. Despite its popularity, the album, along with its predecessors, did not reach the same sales level as popular artists of the time, such as Elvis Presley or Bobby Darin, during a period when jazz was beginning to lose ground to rock & roll. However, the album's relevance transcended its release period. The song "Saudade Vem Correndo", for example, had its bridge prominently sampled by the hip hop group The Pharcyde in their song "Runnin'" (1995) and interpolated by Mýa in "Fallen" (2003). More recently, in 2019, it was again sampled in the song "Make Believe" by rapper Juice WRLD, demonstrating the enduring influence and transgenerational appeal of its melodies.
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Tracks
Credits
Creed Taylor
Maria Toledo
Don Payne, George Duvivier, Tommy Williams
Dave Bailey, José Carlos, Paulo Ferreira
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luiz Bonfá
Olga Albizu
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Stan Getz
Val Valentin
Bob Simpson, Phil Ramone, Ray Hall
Dom Cerulli
Jim Marshall
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Analyses
Jazz Samba Encore! – Wikipedia
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Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfá - Jazz Samba Encore! - projazz.net
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Clearly Jobim's songwriting contributions — "So Danco Samba," "How Insensitive," and "O Morro Nao Tem Vez" — would have the longest shelf life, and though the album didn't sell as well as its two predecessors, it certainly helped break these tunes into the permanent jazz repertoire.
Stan Getz e Luiz Bonfá - Jazz Samba Encore
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Lado A 1. Menina Flor (Luiz Bonfá / Maria Helena Toledo) 2. Mania de Maria (Luiz Bonfá / Maria Helena Toledo) 3. Saudade Vem Correndo (Luiz Bonfá / Maria Helena Toledo) 4. Um Abraço no Getz (Luiz Bonfá) 5. Samba Negro (Ebony Samba) (Luiz Bonfá) Ajude a preservar a memória da nossa cultura e a riqueza da música brasileira. Faça aqui sua ...
Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfá — Jazz Samba Encore! (Acoustic Sounds Series)
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At the center of the session is Luiz Bonfá, whose guitar work and compositions shape the character of the album. His playing is understated yet expressive, providing a natural framework for Stan Getz, whose tone here feels relaxed and unforced.
Discogs
Jazz Samba Encore! – Discogs
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