GILBERTO, JOAO interpreta tom jobim EOS-81243
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Artist = GILBERTO, JOAO
Title = interpreta tom jobim
Label = ODEON
Catalog# = EOS-81243
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 19??
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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The Master Interprets the Master: João Gilberto Sings Tom Jobim
In the world of Brazilian music, there is no combination of names more revered than João Gilberto and Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim. Gilberto, the pioneering guitarist and vocalist, is widely considered the father of the bossa nova rhythm, while Jobim was its most brilliant and prolific composer. The album “João Gilberto interpreta Tom Jobim” is a historic and beautiful meeting of these two giants. We are looking at the Japanese pressing on the Odeon label, with the catalog number EOS-81243.
This album is a pure and essential expression of the bossa nova art form. The concept is simple and perfect: the man who created the style performs a collection of songs written by its greatest composer. The result is an incredibly intimate, subtle, and deeply moving listening experience.
The album features Gilberto in his signature, minimalist setting. His unique, syncopated nylon-string guitar playing and his soft, almost whispered vocals are the sole focus. There are no grand orchestrations or large ensembles here; it is the sound of one man and his guitar, creating a world of profound emotion and rhythmic sophistication. He performs timeless Jobim classics, breathing his unique life into each one, revealing their melodic and harmonic genius in the most direct and personal way possible.
Listening to this record is like receiving a private masterclass in the soul of bossa nova. It is a quiet, contemplative, and utterly beautiful album that captures the essence of “saudade,” the feeling of gentle, nostalgic longing that is so central to Brazilian music.
This Japanese pressing is a prized possession for audiophiles, known for its exceptional clarity and quiet vinyl, which is the perfect medium for such an intimate and nuanced performance. For any fan of bossa nova, Brazilian music, or masterful, understated musicianship, this album is an absolute cornerstone. You can find this album on our website.