Getz/Gilberto (Verve Essentials) (140 g) (LP)

"Getz/Gilberto," the bossa nova classic by Stan Getz, João, and Astrud Gilberto, is one of the most famous Verve albums and one of the best-selling jazz LPs of all time. Sometimes chance writes the most beautiful stories. Such is the case with “Getz/Gilberto.” In fact, Astrud Gilberto had originally accompanied her husband, João Gilberto, to the recording sessions only as an interpreter. But then Stan Getz had Astrud—even though she wasn’t a professional singer at all—record the tracks “The Girl From Ipanema” and “Corcovado.” The album—which also featured Jobim and drum legend Milton Banana—became a worldwide hit and was the first jazz production ever to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. “Getz / Gilberto,” the bossa nova classic by Stan Getz, João, and Astrud Gilberto, is one of the most famous Verve albums and one of the best-selling jazz LPs of all time. Sometimes chance writes the most beautiful stories. Such was the case with “Getz / Gilberto.” In fact, Astrud Gilberto had originally accompanied her husband, João Gilberto, to the recording sessions solely as an interpreter. But then Stan Getz had Astrud—even though she wasn’t a professional singer at all—sing the tracks “The Girl From Ipanema” and “Corcovado.” The album—which also featured Antônio Carlos Jobim and drum legend Milton Banana—became a worldwide hit and was the first jazz production ever to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. The Verve Essentials offer high-quality LP editions of famous albums from the legendary jazz label at an attractive price. They are produced from hi-res masters, pressed on 140-gram vinyl by Optimal, and packaged in faithful reproductions of the original single-sleeve covers. The perfect introduction for new jazz fans or an affordable way to fill gaps in your collection.