Jon Hendricks - Salud Joao Gilberto! '1963; 2019

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Jon Hendricks idolizes João Gilberto – he has spoken fondly of their
first meeting where they scatted to each other before ever speaking a word
– and he wasted little time putting together a tribute album at the
height of the first bossa nova wave. It ought to come as no surprise that he
would display total sympathy with the bossa nova manner here, singing softly and
smoothly – and Hendricks English wordplay is quite faithful to the
original tunes and meanings of the Portuguese lyrics, in contrast to his usual
whimsical work with jazz improvisations. Hendricks is particularly winning, and
irresistibly swinging on the rare occasions (Voce E Eu, Samba Da Minha Terra)
when he scats to the Brazilian rhythm; he should have done more of that here.
But then, his versions of Gilbertos repertoire are carefully based on Gilbertos
early EMI/Odeon recordings (now available on The Legendary João Gilberto);
even Antonio Carlos Jobims string and wind charts for the originals are
preserved by adapter Johnny Mandel. Alas, the only Hendricks lyric that has
become a universal standard is Jobims Chega de Saudade (No More Blues). As
Hendricks only album-length encounter with bossa nova, Salud! João Gilberto
Originator of the Bossa Nova is essential.

Tracklist:
01. Jon Hendricks - The Duck (O Pato) (Remastered)
02. Jon Hendricks - Quiet Nights (Corcovado) (Remastered)
03. Jon Hendricks - You And I (Voce E Eu) (Remastered)
04. Jon Hendricks - Love And Peace (O Amor Em Paz) (Remastered)
05. Jon Hendricks - Little Paper Ball (Bolinha De Papel) (Remastered)
06. Jon Hendricks - Longing For Bahia (Saudade Da Bahia) (Remastered)
07. Jon Hendricks - Little Train Of Iron (Trem De Ferro) (Remastered)
08. Jon Hendricks - No More Blues (Chega De Saudade) (Remastered)
09. Jon Hendricks - Rosa Morena (Remastered)
10. Jon Hendricks - The Most Beautiful Thing (Coisa Mais Linda) (Remastered)
11. Jon Hendricks - Samba Of My Land (Samba Da Minha Terra) (Remastered)
12. Jon Hendricks - Once Again (Outra Vez) (Remastered)
13. Jon Hendricks - Jive Samba (Remastered)

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