Bossa Nova (John Pizzarelli album)

2004 studio album by John Pizzarelli

Bossa Nova

Studio album by

John Pizzarelli

Released| April 27, 2004 (2004-04-27)
Recorded| May 5–9, 2003 (2003-05-05 – 2003-05-09)
Genre|

* Bossa nova
* Brazilian jazz

Length| 53:48
Label| Telarc Records
John Pizzarelli chronology
| Live at Birdland
(2003)  | Bossa Nova
(2004)  | Knowing You
(2005)

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
AllMusic| [1]
Tom Hull| B−[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings| [3]

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".

## Critical reception[edit]

AllMusic reviewer Ken Dryden praised the album for "Pizzarelli's soft, swinging vocals and strong but understated guitar," noting "Gershwin's 'Fascinatin' Rhythm' is easily adapted into a bossa nova."

## Track listing[edit]

1. "One Note Samba" (Jobim) – 4:42
2. "Fascinatin' Rhythm" (Gershwin, Gershwin) – 3:53
3. "The Girl From Ipanema" (DeMoraes, Gimbel, Jobim) – 4:55
4. "Your Smiling Face" (Taylor) – 2:57
5. "Estate" (Brighetti, Martino) – 4:58
6. "Desafinado" (Jobim, Lees, Mendonca) – 2:35
7. "Aquelas Coisas Todas" (All Those Things) (Horta) – 5:28
8. "I Remember" (Sondheim) – 3:45
9. "Francesca" (Pizzarelli) – 4:32
10. "Love Dance" (Lins, Williams) – 3:39
11. "Só Danço Samba" (DeMoraes, Jobim) – 3:29
12. "Aguas De Marco" (Waters Of March)" (Jobim) – 3:59
13. "Soares Samba" (Pizzarelli) – 4:56

## Personnel[edit]

* John Pizzarelli - vocals, guitar
* Ray Kennedy - piano
* Martin Pizzarelli - double-bass
* Harry Allen - tenor saxophone
* Paulo Braga - drums
* Jim Saporito - percussion
* Pamela Sklar  - flute

## References[edit]

1. ^ Dryden, Ken. Bossa Nova - John Pizzarelli at AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
2. ^ Hull, Tom (n.d.). "Jazz Consumer Guide: Artist Index". tomhull.com. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1169\. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.

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Studio albums|

* I'm Hip (Please Don't Tell My Father) (1983)
* Hit That Jive, Jack! (1985)
* Sing! Sing! Sing! (1987)
* My Blue Heaven (1990)
* All of Me (1992)
* Naturally (1993)
* New Standards (1994)
* Dear Mr. Cole (1994)
* After Hours (1996)
* Let's Share Christmas (1996)
* Our Love Is Here to Stay (1997)
* Meets the Beatles (1998)
* P.S. Mr. Cole (1999)
* Kisses in the Rain (2000)
* Let There Be Love (2000)
* Bossa Nova (2004)
* Knowing You (2005)
* Dear Mr. Sinatra (2006)
* With a Song in My Heart (2008)
* Rockin' in Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington (2010)
* Double Exposure (2012)
* Midnight McCartney (2015)

Live albums|

* Live at Birdland (2003)
* John Pizzarelli Salutes Johnny Mercer: Live at Birdland (2015)

Collaborations|

* Passion Guitars (1999)
* Contrasts (1999)
* Twogether (2001)
* Passionate Guitars (2001)
* The Rare Delight of You (2002)
* Just Friends (2006)
* Generations (2007)
* Sinatra & Jobim @ 50 (2017)

Guest performer|

* Nirvana (1995)
* Brazil (2000)
* October Road (2002)
* Pentimento (2002)
* A Good Day (2003)
* Make Believe (2004)
* Vibrate (2004)
* Around the World in 80 Years (2006)
* James Taylor at Christmas (2006)
* Reflections of Rosemary (2006)
* Sitting in Limbo (2007)
* A Kiss to Build a Dream On (2008)
* A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas (2008)
* Blossom & Bee (2012)
* Kisses on the Bottom (2012)

Associated acts|

* Ray Kennedy
* Jessica Molaskey
* Bucky Pizzarelli
* Martin Pizzarelli

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