Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #15: Bossa Nova and Samba - Classic Recordings

I'm currently preparing for my upcoming performance at Bobo KL with my new project, Samba Selamba on June 8th and 9th. So, in today's post I share some of my favourite classic Brazilian jazz recordings that I've been listening to get those classic Brazilian vibes.

1. João Gilberto - Chega De Saudade (1959)

2. João Gilberto - O Amor, o Sorriso e a Flor (1960)

3. João Gilberto (1961)

4. João Gilberto - in Tokyo (2004)

5. Antônio Carlos Jobim, 1963: "The Composer Of Desafinado" Plays (Part 1)

(Part 2)

6. Elis & Tom ‎– Elis & Tom

Did I miss your favourite recording? Please share your fave songs and albums in the comments section! :)

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Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #2: Learning the 5 Essential Jazz Chords
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Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #4: Enjoying the Process & Your Present State
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #5: The Importance of Rhythm
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #6: Learning Songs by Ear
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #7: Learning the 5 Essential Jazz Chord Arpeggios
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #8: Introducing the II-V-I Progression
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Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #11: Modal Jazz Basics 1 - Classic Recordings
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