Walter Wanderley - Pure Bossa Nova (14 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Walter Wanderley
Pure Bossa Nova
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop, Latin Music

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Samba de Ver?o - Walter Wanderley, Valle, Marcos
2. Diz Que Fui por A? - Walter Wanderley, K?ti, Z?
3. Vivo Sonhando - Walter Wanderley, Jobim, Antonio Carl
4. Eu Sei Que Vout Te Amar - Walter Wanderley, DeMoraes, Vinicius
5. Garota Moderna - Walter Wanderley, Amorim, Jair
6. Deus Brasileiro - Walter Wanderley, Valle, Marcos
7. Telefone - Walter Wanderley, B?scoli, Ronaldo
8. Cried, Cried [Chorou, Chorou] - Walter Wanderley, Antonio, Luiz
9. Menino das Laranjas - Walter Wanderley, DeBarros, Theo
10. Por Causa de Voc?, Menina - Walter Wanderley, Ben, Jorge
11. Song of the Jet [Sambo Do Avi?o] - Walter Wanderley, Jobim, Antonio Carl
12. Beloved Melancholy [Saudade Querida] - Walter Wanderley, Madi, Tito
13. Berimbau - Walter Wanderley, DeMoraes, Vinicius
14. Batucada Surgiu - Walter Wanderley, Valle, Marcos

Pure Soul, Samba and Sensuality from the leading artists and songwriters of the Bossa Nova movement. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bossa Nova. Direct from Brazil! A perfect introduction to the music and the people.

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All Artists: Walter Wanderley
Title: Pure Bossa Nova
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Verve
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 2/19/2008
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop, Latin Music
Styles: South & Central America, Brazil, Latin Jazz
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 600753059845, 0602498310984, 602517014039

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Wandering Wanderley

Michael B. Richman | Portland, Maine USA | 07/20/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"In my vast music collection, I only have a couple dozen Brazilian CDs. I must confess from the outset that I enjoy the Jobim/Gilberto end of the Brazilian music spectrum more than I do Caetono Veloso or Jorge Ben, and certainly more than all those "pop" flavored acts. Therefore, when choosing titles to purchase in Verve's new "Pure Bossa Nova" series, I was looking more for solid jazz/instrumental offerings than I was for finding some retro lounge music. Speaking of jazz, Walter Wanderley is widely regarded as the Brazilian Jimmy Smith, in truth as unfair a statement as saying Fela is the Nigerian John Coltrane, but one that is nonetheless generally accepted. Well, he is a good organist for sure, but there is no J.S. jammin' to be had here. This collection is full of tightly crafted, rather poppy hits, some even fully orchestrated. The most authentic and enjoyable numbers for me were either written by Jobim or Valle, but unfortunately no original album information is provided. Personally, a few more tracks from these sessions, and the omission of the three performances by Seu Conjunto with Orquestra, would have made this CD a more coherent affair. I'm tempted to only award three stars for this collection, but I'm sure there are listeners out there who will totally dig Walter Wanderley. Me, I think I'll just check out the Tamba Trio disc next."

Walter, ah there you are!

ceejazz | NJ, United States | 04/18/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Fantastic album, smashing tropical bossa nova tracks that are sweet and joyously delightful to the ears. Viva Brasil!!! WC2010!!!"