Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto
Verve, 1963
I know this is a (dated) classic, but the story of Astrud Gilberto being thrust into vocal duties on the inescapable "The Girl from Ipanema" because the producer wanted one of the verses on that track sung in english and Joao couldn't speak English deserves its spot in music lore. You can trace those low-key, borderline mysterious vocals all the way up to present day (not to mention launching her own solo career). One of those happy accidents born of necessity (or a producer's whim for the US market). Either way, that track only feels hack now because it's so frequently used as a punchline. Outside of that unfortunate overuse, this album is a lovely blend of Latin American rhythms and American jazz.
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