Stan Getz & The Oscar Peterson Trio: The Silver Collection

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Stan Getz and Oscar Peterson were both consummate performers, comfortable at any tempo, when they met for this 1957 recording, and they're clearly enjoying one another's skills on ballads and uptempo tunes alike. The group is one of the finest editions of Peterson's trios, with bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis. It's virtually a machine for quiet swing, and the absence of a drummer lets Getz's silky sound come to the fore with all its details intact. For all his fame as a virtuosic pianist, Peterson is an underrated accompanist. He complements a soloist with deft fills and unobtrusive propulsion, and the backgrounds he supplies here are as subtle as his solos are extroverted. The program is a good mix of standards and Getz originals, including the joyous "Tour's End," while the extended ballad medley could define jazz lyricism. There's also a brief but infectious version of Ellis's "Detour Ahead," the guitarist's early and highly successful foray into songwriting. --Stuart Broomer

Tracks:

The Girl From Ipanema
Doralice
Para Machuchar Meu Coracao
Desafinado (Off Key)
Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
So Danco Samba
O Grande Amor
Vivo Sonhando (Dreamer)
The Girl From Ipanema - 45 RPM Issue
Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars) - 45 RPM Issue

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Originally released in March 1964, this collaboration between saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist João Gilberto came at seemingly the end of the bossa nova craze Getz himself had sparked in 1962 with Jazz Samba, his release with American guitarist Charlie Byrd. Jazz Samba remains the only jazz album to reach number one in the pop charts. In fact, the story goes that Getz had to push for the release of Getz/Gilberto since the company did not want to compete with its own hit; it was a good thing he did. Getz/Gilberto, which featured composer Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano, not only yielded the hit "Girl from Ipanema" (sung by Astrud Gilberto, the guitarist's wife, who had no professional experience) but also "Corcovado" ("Quiet Night")--an instant standard, and the definitive version of "Desafinado." Getz/Gilberto spent 96 weeks in the charts and won four Grammys. It remains one of those rare cases in popular music where commercial success matches artistic merit. Bossa nova's "cool" aesthetic--with its understated rhythms, rich harmonies, and slightly detached delivery--had been influenced, in part, by cool jazz. Gilberto in particular was a Stan Getz fan. Getz, with his lyricism, the bittersweet longing in his sound, and his restrained but strong swing, was the perfect fit. His lines, at once decisive and evanescent, focus the rest of the group's performance without overpowering. A classic. --Fernando Gonzalez

Customer Reviews:

It just doesn't get any better.............2007-06-30

....than this. Some very good albums may define a singer; some great ones, like "Tapestry" and "No Secrets", can define a whole generation. Here, we have an album so great we could use it to define "music".

There are conflicting stories as to how this recording, or, at least, Astrud Gilberto's part in it, came to be. At this distance in time, who cares? The late Stan Getz was said to be an unpleasant man. Who cares? He was, you see, a genius, who played the sax like nobody before, or since. Astrud Gilberto supports some political causes that I can't stand. Who cares? She's the prototype of a whole genre...another may be a little prettier, or have a little better voice, but Astrud is still "the original"; all others are copies. Music and politics shouldn't mix, anyway.

Here we have a collection of talent in one place not equaled till "The Blues Brothers". Besides Getz and Astrud, we have Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud's then husband, Joao. Great music, well played, and recorded to perfection. EVERYBODY needs at least one copy of this.

Every Collector's Must Have!.......2007-06-08

This is a classic if you don't have this you are missing out! Very relaxing.

Beautiful.......2007-05-22

This is a classic and worth its great reputation. No wonder it has remained popular for so many, many years. It is one of the few albums I enjoyed as a teenager and still enjoy 40 years later!

View fom Sugarloaf Mountain.......2007-03-14

Much has been said about this disc over the past nearly 45 years since it's recording and here at Amazon; mostly all positive here as the 136 reviews averaging five stars can testify to. I listened to this LP many years, off and on since it's original release and recently purchased the CD version so I may take it anywhere on my I-Pod. It goes without saying it is essential music. The understated vibe whispers classic. The pairing of Getz and Gilberto seems as natural and beautiful as sunsets on the beach on Rio de Janeiro. The soft sensual vocals of Joao and Astrud Gilberto pair well with the robust yet minimilist sax work Stan Getz to create an exquisite recording. The contribution by Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano cannot be overlooked as he helped create the total ambience. Soft romantic melodies results from the joining of these two forces in their respective fields to create the definitive bossa nova sound. The model for which bossa nova has been defined by is the quintessential "The Girl From Ipanema" features the famous duet by husband and wife Astrud and Joao Gilberto that is complimented by the cool tenor sax work by Getz twice on this disc;included is the 45rpm issue that was popular on the airwaves during the time period.It is ironic that Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim did not want her to sing on what has become arguably one of the most recognized bossa nova songs ever recorded. The total recording is a reflection of a turbulent time in the world when peaceful music waft down from Sugarloaf mountain for the world to take notice and they have never stopped noticing. Maybe in our contemporay world of war and chaos we need more of the peaceful vibe of the bossa nova again. If you have never experienced this classic recording, check it out,it does still sound good after all these years. Recommended for jazz and Brazilian music enthusiasts.

Riding at Full Throttle on Top of Bossa Nova!.......2007-02-17

Bossa Nova started in Brazil in the late `50s. The "First Generation" included Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto and Vinicius de Moraes as their main artists. Their themes were composed focusing on "Love, Smiles & Flowers" and greatly influenced Latin America's music and even USA's jazz composers.

The present CD was recorded in 1963 when Bossa Nova was the "new thing" mixing with Jazz and conquering USA.
Three geniuses, Joao Gilberto (guitar and vocals), Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) and "Tom" Jobim (piano and composer of eight of the ten musical pieces in the CD) join and mix their efforts to give the audience an outstanding performance.
On top of all that Astrud Gilberto sang "Girl from Ipanema" (she had never before performed professionally) and became instantly a star.
Sebastiao Neto bass and Milton Banana drums complete the musical team.

"Girl from Ipanema" make you feel being at the wonderful Ipanema Beach surrounded by the loveliest girls in the world (believe me, I've been there). Astrud's voice is just unbelievable.
I recommend hearing, enjoying and comparing this song's version with the one recorded in 1967 by Sinatra and Jobim.
"Corcovado" aka "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" evokes those wonderful starred nights from Rio de Janeiro, with all their sensual appeal, hearing soft guitar music. Getz's saxophone phrasing is just from another world!
"Para Machucar Meu Coracao" ("To Hurt my Heart" authored by Ary Barroso) is the story of a love affaire gone sour. Joao Gilberto's voice is able to express heartrending pain.

This CD is one of the Top Popular Music in my personal selection, tied up with before mentioned Jobim-Sinatra. I recommend it warmly!
Reviewed by Max Yofre.

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Bossa nova music that dips, swings, boasts fine harmonic structures--and an infectious rhythmic pulse !!!
Old School
I'd give it 6 stars if I could!!!
Nostalgic; great memories, so easy to appreciate
Contrary to Mr. Gibson's jottings.

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Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

Desafinado
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O Pato
Samba Triste
Samba de Uma Nota So
E Luxo So
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Guitarist Charlie Byrd was invited to travel and play in Brazil during a cultural goodwill tour sponsored by the Kennedy administration in 1961. He was completely enamoured by the music, and when he returned, he headed straight for the recording studio to make the now classic Jazz Samba. Collaborating with Stan Getz on tenor sax and backed by a band that included Gene Byrd (bass, guitar), Keter Betts (bass), and Buddy Deppenschmidt and Bill Reichenbach (drums), Byrd forged a new and brilliant sound. American record companies were to churn out hundreds of watered bossa-pop albums that have since given the style its lounge-addled image, but this album stands as a tribute to the vitality and adaptability of jazz. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Bossa nova music that dips, swings, boasts fine harmonic structures--and an infectious rhythmic pulse !!!.......2007-06-19

Bossa nova music was created largely by Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto in the late 1950s and early 1960s. When Charlie Byrd and his trio heard it, they wanted to make a bossa nova album of their own. The result is this wonderful CD.

The CD track set opens with an extended version of "Desafinado." The guitar gets plenty of air time in bossa nova music; and Charlie Byrd's guitar solo stuns me with its beauty and sensitivity. "Desafinado" plays with a few key changes to enhance the quality of the number; and the percussion works very well, too.

"Samba Dees Days" picks up the tempo considerably; and this ought to brighten any party you play this at! Stan Getz plays tenor sax to perfection; and Buddy Deppenschmidt along with Bill Reichenbach play the drums very, very well. "Samba Triste" is the only truly mournful sounding samba on this album; the minor keys work very well as Stan's melancholy solo enhances the forlorn flavor to "Samba Triste."

"Samba De Uma Nota Só (One Note Samba)" exudes elegance and style; when you listen to this track the fusion of jazz and samba is very evident. "E Luxo Só" reverts to a faster tempo that really makes you want to get up and dance wherever you are; and "Bahia (Baía)" concludes the album with a silky elegance that is singularly beautiful.

There is one extra number. The bonus track is the 45 rpm issue of "Desafinado." Naturally, the shorter version of this number doesn't provide us with the luxurious meanderings of the full length track. Nevertheless, it interests the listener to hear what the band chose to include--and exclude--when, under time constraints, they had to deliver the number fast yet with all the brightness of the full rendition. You won't be disappointed.

The liner notes include the original liner notes by Dom Cerulli; and there are great black and white photos of the band members playing. John Litweiler contributes an informative essay about the creation of the album as well. The quality of the sound is excellent.

I highly recommend this CD for any fan of bossa nova music; and people who enjoy jazz with a samba twist will cherish this one for ages to come.

Old School.......2007-01-17

This CD was all I expected and more. It was soothing without being muzac, and there was plenty of latin for spice. I was raised with the old school style of jazz and this really fit the bill!

I'd give it 6 stars if I could!!!.......2006-09-16

Stan Getz is in this sax player's opinion the best jazz saxophone player that has ever been recorded. His sense of melody is superb. He hides his amazing technical prowess, makes it sound effortless, and never gets in the way of the melody. Nobody else even came close to his melodic improvisations.

I've worn out a few Jazz Samba LPs and now own it on CD. It's a timeless classic. It has perhaps the definitive version of "One Note Samba" on it. "Desifinado" "Bahia", "O Pato" also shine very brightly. In fact, there are no tracks on this CD that are less than superb.

Stan played a lot of different jazz styles, from Cool School to Post Bop to Bossa Nova. And although he is not from Brasil, Antonio Carlos Jobim wrote a Bossa tune honoring him because his "voice" fit the mood so perfectly. Of all the things Stan did a good job on, Bossa was perhaps his forte. And this album along with "Jazz Samba Encore" are two of his best Bossa albums ever.

I'd give it 6 stars in a 1 to 5 star rating system. It's a "desert island" disk.

Bob "Notes" Norton

Nostalgic; great memories, so easy to appreciate.......2006-08-12

A must piece of work in the latin genre to include in your collection; I've heard bits and pieces of these tracks throughout my life; it's about time I added all of them to my collection.

Contrary to Mr. Gibson's jottings........2006-06-03

According to information readily available in the CD booklet, Jazz Samba was "Recorded in Pierce Hall, All Souls Unitarian Church, Washington, D.C., February 13, 1962." Not in a studio! That accounts for the warmth of the recording. It remains the standard against which all else is measured.

Stan Getz & The Oscar Peterson Trio: The Silver Collection

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Great - The Best of the Best
"I'm Glad There Is You . . ."
Great rythym section
Herb Ellis & Ray Brown: Rhythm Machine
Essential

Stan Getz & The Oscar Peterson Trio: The Silver Collection
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Tracks:

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I'm Glad There Is You
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I Was Doing All Right
Bronx Blues
Three Little Words
Detour Ahead
Sunday
Blues For Herky

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Stan Getz and Oscar Peterson were both consummate performers, comfortable at any tempo, when they met for this 1957 recording, and they're clearly enjoying one another's skills on ballads and uptempo tunes alike. The group is one of the finest editions of Peterson's trios, with bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis. It's virtually a machine for quiet swing, and the absence of a drummer lets Getz's silky sound come to the fore with all its details intact. For all his fame as a virtuosic pianist, Peterson is an underrated accompanist. He complements a soloist with deft fills and unobtrusive propulsion, and the backgrounds he supplies here are as subtle as his solos are extroverted. The program is a good mix of standards and Getz originals, including the joyous "Tour's End," while the extended ballad medley could define jazz lyricism. There's also a brief but infectious version of Ellis's "Detour Ahead," the guitarist's early and highly successful foray into songwriting. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

Great - The Best of the Best.......2007-01-27

There are so many superlatives about this album. The first thing one new to the Peterson trio may notice is the lack of drums. And yet, the trio swings so hard that it's very easy to forget. Getz's soft, gentle tone on sax makes a stark but highly effective foil to Peterson's high-energy keyboard acrobatics and staggering virtuosity. The bass and guitar hold everything together transparently, working together in perfect syncronization during the solos, to keep the energy at a proper pitch at all times, then peeling off to do their own magic when it's their turn to solo. The speedy opening cut, "I Want to Be Happy", constantly pops with surprises and new textures. Often, I'll play it twice in a row because it's so much fun to listen to. This album is top jazz musicians at the top of their game.

"I'm Glad There Is You . . .".......2007-01-27

"This is one of the enjoyable recordings I've ever made. How refreshing is it to play with these pros." ~ Stan Getz ~

"This memorable session was Stan Getz and Oscar Peterson's first and only meeting in the recording studio as co-leaders. Stan Getz and Oscar Peterson Trio remains a most satisfying collaboration and is presented here - in its entirety - for the first time." ~ Nat Hentoff ~

Stan Getz with Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis and Ray Brown? Yes, indeed, on this CD! The group will utterly delight you with their outstanding performances. While I tremendously enjoyed this CD in its entirety, the part I love most is the ballad medley, which the group perfectly performed. I believe this medley is the crowning glory of this album. It's so beautiful that I can just put track #3 on a repeat mode and forget the rest of the tracks! What a brilliant idea to do a medley of all these songs so meaningful to me. This medley alone is worth the price of the CD. The songs and its respective soloists are as follow.

"Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered" - Stan Getz, tenor sax
"I Don't Know Why, I Just Do" - Herb Ellis, guitar
"How Long Has This Been Going On" - Oscar Peterson, piano
"I Can't Get Started" - Ray Brown, bass
"Polka Dots And Moonbeams" - Stan Getz, tenor sax

Also one of my favorites tunes here is "I'm Glad There Is You." Stan Getz's genius shows in every note of this superb and melodic track, and Herb Ellis plays his guitar in a very creative fashion. This is one of the most sublime and notable instrumental versions of all-time. It starts off artistically with Ellis' guitar then Getz joins in slightly overpowering Ellis' guitar to make the most enchanting mix of sax and guitar simultaneously, then comes that gorgeous "solo showdown" between Getz and Ellis. It's so beautiful! I listened to it with a few repeats.

Stan Getz can swing, too! Just listen closely to "I Want To Be Happy," "Pennies From Heaven," "Three Little Words" and his very own "Blues For Herky" and "Tour's End." He plays his favorite instrument effortlessly with ease, precision and virtuosic flair.

When jazz greats get together for a gig, the result is one fantastic album such as this.

An enjoyable musical journey.

Great rythym section.......2006-11-04

As a jazz guitar player, i personally love stan getz, and to hear him with ray brown, one of my favorite and greatest bass players ever. This was also the first i have listened to Herb Ellis play, his parts are a bit quiet but hey all guitarist were quiet until Charlie Christian. All in Four Really great musicians playing together, if you like this , check out russell malone, ray brown and monty alexander's Cd.

Herb Ellis & Ray Brown: Rhythm Machine.......2006-10-04

I love this recording, and all the other reviews have discussed the many reasons why it is so great. I just want to mention something that Herb Ellis said about playing with Ray Brown. Herb said that Ray's bass playing made him feel like he was being physically lifted up and carried along by some super-strong giant. Mr. Brown is the model of powerful swing - massive,deep tone, atomic sense of time. On this (and other) OPT recordings you can hear him lift-'n-carry the whole band.

Essential.......2006-08-09

This is hands-down, the best jazz album I've ever owned. Whether sitting in front of the speakers with eyes closed, absorbing every note, or using it as unobtrusive (but swingin') background music while I work, this album shines.

If you're an audio snob who expects every last KHz of treble to be there, you will be dissappoined. The audio quality is only on par with a good cassette tape, but the music more than makes up for it.

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Breathtaking Album
Another strong bossa nova release from Getz
Great Jazz Samba Encore!
grbouder56
Magical Mystery Tour

Jazz Samba Encore!
Stan Getz , and Luiz Bonfa
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So Danco Samba (I Only Dance Samba)
Insensatez (How Insensitive)
O Morro Nao Tem Vez
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Saudade Vem Correndo
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Customer Reviews:

Breathtaking Album.......2007-01-26

This'll probably be one of my shorter reviews mainly because I love this album, and there's little more that I can add to that. This is Jazz Samba Encore, this time featuring Stan Getz and Luiz Bonfa (Orfeu Negro, Luiz Bonfa Sings & Plays, etc.). Also featured here is Maria Toledo, Luiz Bonfa's then wife (I'm not sure if they are still married).

This is an amazing album, and a must have. The music is wonderful... very gentle, extremely clear, and very sincere. Featured here is a haunting version of "Sambalero" to open up the gentle adventure followed by 10 more incredible tracks. Gentle sax, perfect marriage between his tone and Luiz Bonfa's guitar. The music evokes an image, and the timing and musicianship grabs me every time I listen to this. While I loved every song on this, there were others that are absolute staples to me: "Insensatez", "Samba De Duas Notas", "Menina Flor", "Um Abraco No Getz", and "Ebony Samba".

If you are a bossa nova fan, you will certainly want to get this if you don't already own it. It's stunning. And if you do like this, you also want to check out "Getz/Gilberto", "Jazz Samba", "Getz/Almeida" to name but a few. You may also like music by Bud Shank with Laurindo Almeida.

Another strong bossa nova release from Getz.......2007-01-07

Jazz Samba Encore was the third album in a series of four releases of bossa nova music on the Verve label, all of them featuring Stan Getz playing the songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonfa. This album is mainly a collaboration between Getz and Bonfa, and although the latter composer dominates proceedings, three of Jobim's songs are included, as well as his accompaniment on both guitar and piano on some of the tracks.

Not only is Bonfa a great songwriter, he is also an accomplished guitarist as he demonstrates on so many of the tracks here. His playing has a crisp and at times urgent feel on the faster numbers. Surprisingly, his most famous composition, Manha De Carnival was not included on the album. Also, Jobim's song Corcovado was present on the original LP as an instrumental, but is omitted from the CD. Instead we get a double take of Ebony Samba, one of the highlights of the album, so all is not lost.

As for the music, as one would expect it is just wonderful. It is rather different in feel and presentation to its purely instrumental predecessor, Jazz Samba, with JSE generally having a lighter and more joyous tone overall, but no less captivating. There is also the presence of Brazilian vocalist Maria Toledo. She tends to use her voice more as an instrument rather than the singing of lyrics. And with a slight echo added this gives an unusual haunting quality to some of these tracks. However, she does get to sing at least a full verse on one or 2 tracks, and one such example is Insensatez, one of the few melancholic songs included. The way this is performed is simply sublime, and worth the money of the CD alone. The great Stan Getz, of course is in excellent form as he was on Jazz Samba, and his sense of timing and use of phrasing is as immaculate as ever.

Although there were no huge hits from this album, unlike the case with Jazz Samba (Desifinado) and Getz/Gilberto (Girl From Ipenema), that does not render Jazz Samba Encore any less substantial as a musical project. If you liked the other two albums mentioned, you should certainly enjoy this one.

Great Jazz Samba Encore!.......2006-03-10

This CD is just exceptionally good. It has a great mix of jazz samba in the same vein as the cd that precedes it. A great vibe for listening to and small chit chat or great for studying to.

grbouder56.......2003-02-03

This is just what the title implies. ENCORE. Great Jazz Samba music for listening.

Magical Mystery Tour.......2002-11-03

A fella from Madrid (I'm above 13 years):
I think Sgt. Peppers; Ziggy Stardust, ............and Jazz Samba Encore! are a must have. Luiz Bonfa's solos takes your heart and Getz fills all the amazing space. Smoke something, fix yourself a drink and
enjoy the Magical Mystery Tour.

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Buy this!
Excellent
Get carried away.....
A classic masterpiece
Only SACD's capture the original master tape sound

Getz Gilberto
Stan Getz , and Joao Gilberto
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Customer Reviews:

Buy this!.......2007-06-17

This is not only a pillar of Brazilian/American Jazz fusion, it a pillar of all great music in general. Play this for a romatic date & you will both be getting lucky that night guaranteed. So sensual, mesmorizing, just a flat out stunning piece of work.

Excellent.......2007-04-16

Nothing more to say but that the Gets-Gilberto duet is irrepetible. Try to get the volume I as well. It's a jewel....

Get carried away..... .......2007-03-05

Most people born in the last century have heard " The Girl from Ipanema". However, those uninitiated to jazz may have missed the total recording that launched the cabana classic. The sum total is better than its parts.

Even a language barrier is not a problem. My Spanish was not good enough to comprehend the whole recording, but it floats along to a degree that I could plug some lyrical parts and still be transfixed by the melodies. All serious jazz fans should have this as a part of their collection, and any interested in exploring couldn't go wrong by giving this a try.

A classic masterpiece.......2006-09-12

I am a very big fan of Stan Getz. I think is tone is superb and this album captures him at his best. One time Stan Getz said, "He never played a note he didn't mean." This spirit is exemplified in this album.

While the sound quality might not be as good as vinyl as the reviewer below points out, the quality here is still very good. The recording is romantic and the way it was recorded captures the intimacy of the moment.

If you are a Stan Getz fan, this is a must own recording. This is a very sensuous album and the vocals are excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this for anyone who is a fan of Stan Getz.

Only SACD's capture the original master tape sound.......2005-06-09

I'm sorry, friends, after twenty years of listening, buying hundreds of CD's and an improved stereo I now know CD's don't have enough bits. They don't capture all the sound that was in the original vinyl recordings. 44k and 2 to the 14th power was NOT enough samples (bits). Like looking at an old newspaper picture made out of large dots, it's not like a photo. Like a primitive digital print without enough pixels. Poor resolution.

With 4 times as many bits (increments) in the x direction and 2 to the 8th power more bits (increments) in the Y direction, this SACD is the only format which really captures the sound of the original LP or master tape. You cannot hear the difference between this and the LP. It's the real thing.

If you thought CD's sound harsh, or bass-thin, not like a concert, well, you were right!

Beyond that, this album is the second best selling Jazz album of all time, behind Miles Davis "Kind of Blue".

Yeah it's really that good!

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Getz's Classical Side is a Winner
Incredible
2.5 Stars: Disappointing
Wow
Truly hypnotic brilliance.

Focus
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Customer Reviews:

Getz's Classical Side is a Winner.......2007-01-27

All of his life, Getz explored many avenues in music. Yes, all of Sauter's original musical score on this album sound like a film noir movie score from the 50s, but the brilliance of Getz's sound overshadows all of that. Getz's tonality is unbelievable, and "I'm Late, I'm Late" is an all-time treasure (not to mention "Night Rider"), just like "Take Five" was for Dave Brubeck. Getz just can't be remembered for the Samba stage of his life (e.g. Jobim and "Girl from Ipanema"); the "classical" side of his brilliance must shine as well. "Focus" does that for us.

Incredible.......2006-07-10

A number of reviewers do not rate this work too highly, maybe because it is at times eccentric, disjointed and very different. However, like many fine works of art, sometimes you just need to stand back, take it in for a while and slowly the appreciation blossoms. This is how I felt about 'Focus'! It starts to haunt you, sweep you along and you marvel at the ingenuity that Stan Getz brings; even though he at times is on the edge of his technique. Enjoy and immerse yourself in what is an amazing collaberation of musical rhythm and musicianship.

2.5 Stars: Disappointing.......2006-04-22

I hate to be a wet blanket thrown over very warm reviews here, but this album doesn't do much for me. It lacks the bounce and giddiness of the Jazz Samba album, the collaborative briliance of Getz/Gilberto, and the energy of Captain Marvel--all albums that I have listened to repeatedly. This one, however, I have played only 2 or 3 times. What does it sound like? It is Getz playing mostly to string accompaniment. One could call this Getz's "Sketches of Spain" album. It sounds a bit like Getz playing a musical score for a film that you are not watching. For me, the melodies--Getz's strong point--just aren't here. It is an earnest effort, to be sure, but it felt too much like noodling.

Wow.......2006-04-17

I'm a member of WBGO -- the NPR-Jazz station around NYC/NJ, and I'd just bought their 25th-Anniversary compliation of what they hailed to be 30 of the greatest tracks from Verve and Blue Note Records. I'd not listened to all of it yet, but figured that this would be good listening as I worked out. I put the second CD and started pedaling, when Night Rider came on. I had to stop and just listen. It was about the most amazing jazz tune I'd heard in awhile -- a virtuousic saxophone sailing amongst a turbulent sea of strings. After listening to that one song, I had to get the album.

Truly hypnotic brilliance........2006-02-16

Perfection is what this album is all about. Stan Getz's tone says it all ...pure and lush , full of the warmth of a summer evening. He mesmerises you. Just listen to the track "HER" ..a very emotionally moving ballad that Stan wrote in tribute to his mother. It carries you to another hemisphere, the jazz equivalent of astral travel. The feeling he puts into the tune is indescribable.
Stan Getz was a precise musician who never played a wrong note.
Masters like this only come about once in a lifetime.

The Essential Stan Getz: The Getz Songbook

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Stan Getz - The Essential
Good one.
A Great Compilation by a Jazz Master
The 'Essential' album
Outstanding

The Essential Stan Getz: The Getz Songbook
Stan Getz
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B000001DZZ
Release Date: 1992-11-03

Tracks:

Body & Soul
These Foolish Things
Of Thee I Sing
Serenade In Blue
All The Things You Are
Detour Ahead
Pennies from Heaven (take3)
It Never Entered My Mind
Early Autumn
Bahia
Round Midnight
Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
Moonlight in Vermont
The girl from Ipanema

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Stan Getz - The Essential.......2007-05-17

Excellent as an introduction to a most versatile and brilliant musician. Wonderful compilation for those whose appreciation for the unique talent of Stan Getz is many years old.

Good one........2005-11-02

Well.. I have a personal personal story with this album. Normaly I listen to a new record three or four time the firsts days after the purchase so I can get the tunes and dig into the music. When I can't ¨connect¨with the album I prefer to sell it. It happened to me with this CD.

I have to say that I prefer more challenging stuff in jazz... like Coleman or Coltrane, and this album sounds so weak to my ears. I'm not a heavy fan of bossa nova, I have to confess. I even think bossa nova isn't jazz at all. But, instead of sell it, I decided to keep the album, I didn't know why but I did it.

I have been rediscovering the album these days. Now I know why Stan getz is called ¨the sound¨: His tone is full, warm and very rich. His soloing style is unique and I'm starting to like bossa nova, all thanks to ¨Bahia¨ and ¨Corcovado¨. In a certain way, it changed my point of view about this genre in particular.

In conclusion, ¨The Getz Songbook¨ is perfect way to introduce yourself into the Getz sound and take an approach to the bossa nova stuff.

A Great Compilation by a Jazz Master.......2003-07-28

Stan Getz was among the masters of the Tenor Saxophone. This particular compilation is from recordings he made on Verve records, and spans recording dates from early 1952 to late 1963. It includes two cuts, "The Girl from Ipanema" and "Corcovado" from the Getz/Gilberto session. He is also heard with various groups, including such sidemen as Shelly Manne, the Oscar Peterson Trio (without a drummer!), Mose Allison, Charley Bird and Kenny Burrell.

This CD is fairly representative of Stan's work. He sounds great in all settings, His smooth, lyrical, yet fluent technique is evident throughout. The tunes are standards, tempos range from ballads (Body and Soul) to medium swing. There are no furious tempos.

The track list is:

Body and Soul
These Foolish Things
Of Thee I Sing
Serenade in Blue
All The Things You Are
Detour Ahead
Pennies From heaven
It Never Entered My Mind
Early Autumn (recorded later than his initial famous solo)
Bahia
Round Midnight
Corcovado

Moonlight in Vermont
The Girl From Ipanema

While, I like most of the tracks except for Bahia, which has an unfocussed arrangement, as compilations go, there could be some minor improvements. In a compilation, I like to see wider coverage of an entire career, which in Stan's case lasted into the 80's. Also, there are no songs with really fast tempos. He was a master of time at all tempos and some up-tempo pieces should have been included. For this reason, I went 4 stars, I like more breath in the compilations and the entire Getz/Gilberto album should be enjoyed, not just a few of the cuts.

My favorite cuts are the two from the Getz/Gilberto album plus "Pennies From Heaven" with the Oscar Peterson Trio.

He was known for his sound: big, lyrical, unique and immediately identifiable. However, the people who focus on the sound sometimes give short shrift to his technical facility. One, which in my opinion, at least approached the facility of Coltrane and was comparable to the other masters of the tenor. Even though he did not push the edges of the instrument the way Trane did, nevertheless, he was a trailblazer. "The Girl From Ipanema", with the famous version included in this CD, is a part of nearly every tenor sax player's repertoire and that is Stan's contribution. His Getz/Gilberto CD was seminal in taking the instrument into Brazilian and Latin music. I, for one, am glad that he did. Plus, his solos, at whatever tempo, we very well-constructed and deliberate. He was quoted one time as saying, "I never played a note I didn't mean" and that is a high standard applied to any improvising musician. He, like Coltrane, has his disciples, too.

He initially became famous as part of Woody Herman's "Four Brothers". The story is that he became famous with an improvised solo on "Early Autumn", which is in a difficult key for many saxophonists. He performed new and interesting music throughout his career and his albums were well regarded by listeners and musicians alike.

I recommend this CD for anyone wanting an introduction to his work or looking to add to their collection of his playing. Obviously, like on any compilation, you need to look at what cuts you already have. Plus, many of these songs are included in the available transcription books and, so, I almost always recommend this CD to my jazz students. Certainly, this music is worthy of study by any jazz saxophonist and might be interesting for other instruments as well.

The 'Essential' album.......2000-12-07

For those out there who are unfamiliar with Getz's music, this is the perfect place to start. But first, listen to track 14 just to refresh your memory a little. Then, just maybe, it will all start coming back slowly. Now ,who can ever not know 'The Girl from Ipanema' , the song whom even the legendary Sinatra did a cover of. This album is ideal for those who have yet to delve into 'bossanova'- the music that Getz has been more popularly associated with. His music definitely embodies a certain aura which makes him stand out distinctly from other tenor saxaphonists. Undoubtedly, Getz is in a class of his own that he has even earned accolades from jazz legends like Coltrane. This album is definitely for the faint-hearted romantics out there!!

Outstanding.......2000-10-04

Sometimes 'Best of' or 'Essential' albums really aren't, but in this case I think Verve did a great job. This album is worth buying just for 'All the Things You Are' and 'Bahia' (from the classic Jazz Samba album), the former over 7 minutes of pure saxophone and piano nirvana. 'Bahia' may be Getz' most addictive number, but 'Round Midnight' almost surpasses, with some of the most passionate sax (sorry!) ever recorded.

Even for those who are not Stan Getz devotees, this is a perfect sampler of the guy John Coltrane envied (if you believe the liner notes). This is extremely accessible jazz/bossa nova -- you don't have to be a die hard Getz fan to listen, and by the time the program is over -- well, by that time you may very definitely be a die hard Getz fan.

Tracks:

East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
Four
Suddenly It's Spring
A Night In Tunisia
Summertime
S-H-I-N-E
Split Kick
Of Thee I Sing
A Handful Of Stars
Love Is Here To Stay
Serenade In Blue
Of Thee I Sing (Alternative Take)
Love Is Here To Stay (Alternative Take)

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Stan Getz, music for any coast.......2007-05-17

Buy it and you'll smile every time you listen.

Oh, that tone! That sweet, sweet tone!.......2006-01-06

I've shied away from Stan Getz in the past because I've always associated him with bossa nova, and I get no listening pleasure from that style whatsoever.

So it was by sheer luck, and my good fortune, that I was driving around a few months ago without a CD, searching through the radio looking for something good. I stopped when I heard some swinging jazz coming through a station. Not big band swing, but more of a smooth and smoky sound, straddling the line between bop and swing without being precisely one or the other. At the end of the track, I was quite surprised to hear the announcer tell me that that was from Stan Getz's "The Steamer". When I got home, I hopped online and sampled more tracks from that album. Good stuff - so I went out and bought the whole album, and have been loving it ever since. "The Steamer" was good enough that I knew it wouldn't be the last Getz I'd get.

After that, I read up a little more on Getz, and discovered that there was a lot more to him than The Girl From Ipanema. Since I had to go to Tower to exchange an unwanted DVD gift, I went thumbing through the racks to see if anything jumped out at me. His "West Coast Jazz" caught my eye, since it was mid 50's pre-bossa nova, and a full CD of over 70 minutes. Plus, it had covers of Miles Davis's Four, Dizzie Gillespie's A Night In Tunisia, and Horace Silver's Split Kick. Seemed like a no-brainer.

Where have I been? Why has this sax tone been hiding from me? What I heard on "The Steamer" continues here. Sweet without being cloyingly so, cool without sounding pretentious. The trumpet on its own it's not that harsh, but Getz's tenor sax is so smooth that when the trumpet comes in, the contrast is that much more evident in its sharpness. Pick your favorite cliche - baby's bottom, silk, satin - Getz is smoother than all of 'em.

And the rest of the band who fills out the quintet is absolutely perfect. It's Conte Candoli's trumpet and Lou Levy's piano that are the other prominent instruments here, with the bass and drums holding down the rhythm with consummate professionalism. I don't listen to the Woody Harman Band (maybe I should), but that band's members who appear behind Getz support him perfectly. Nobody's stepping on anybody's toes. With more than half of the songs over six minutes there's plenty of time for charismatic phrasing all around.

No need to go song by song; I've only gone through this a few times, but every track can stand on its own. I've already loaded this into my computer at work so I won't be without it.

The only thing that would make this more complete would be if it were sold with a martini with two olives.

Another West Coast Jazz classic!.......2005-04-01

Stan Getz, who died more than a decade ago, continues to be amazingly prolific!

Verve has triumphed yet again digging another West Coast Jazz Classic out of the vaults and cleaning it up with a 20-bit remix.

Sparkling, complex, a mix of up-tempo and ballad arrangements. This late 50's CD sounds a lot like Stan's 80's work. Best tunes include "East of the Sun and West of the Moon", "Suddenly It's Spring", "Of Thee I Sing" and "Handful of Stars".

Similar to "Award Winner" and "The Steamer" - all recorded at the same time. Buy all three. Jazz's greatest saxophonist may be gone, but his legacy continues to astonish. Stan Levy, Getz drummer is quoted as saying "He (Stan) had no limits; he could play anything. The horn was an extention of his head. There were no barriers, the music just came out".

So come hear Jazz's most beautiful sax sounds come pouring out of him like a bubbling happy waterfall. Warm, and up-beat. For best results, listen on vacuum tube equipment, as it was originally recorded.

by MY tough rating system, a clear four to five stars for a great classic. Getz albums keep vanishing, the originals at least, not the best of's. Get it while you can, you won't be disappointed.

His mellow music is a balm for a harsh world.

Getz Goes West.......2001-04-22

Before he became a household name as the frontman for the Bossa Nova craze of the early 1960s, Stan Getz was one of the leading tenor saxophonists of the 1950s. In August 1955, Getz recorded "West Coast Jazz" in Los Angeles with four other relocated Easterners -- trumpeter Conte Candoli, pianist Lou Levy, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Shelly Manne. Despite the fact that this was not your typical "West Coast" session -- the playing was anything but cool or syrupy smooth -- these musicians, along with the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Group, would become synonymous with a harder L.A. bop sound that would become the new left coast standard. "West Coast Jazz" features great versions of Miles Davis' "Four," Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night in Tunisia" and Gershwin's "Summertime" among other cuts. This remastered Verve disc also boasts five songs not included on the original LP issue, two alternate takes, and a sumptuous gatefold digipak with extensive liner notes. For anyone who loves Getz albums like "The Steamer" or "Award Winner," or Shelly Manne's "At The Blackhawk" volumes, "West Coast Jazz" is where this sound all started.

A SOLID ALBUM.......2000-04-14

This is an album in which Stan Getz et al. really deliver a solid performance play!

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not really fireworks
Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan together
Does it get any better than this?
Our Delight
Stellar example of simultaneous improvisation

Getz Meets Mulligan in Hi-Fi
Stan Getz with Gerry Mulligan
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000047CI
Release Date: 1991-06-25

Tracks:

Let's Fall In Love
Anything Goes
Too Close For Comfort
That Old Feeling
This Can't Be Love
A Ballad
Scrapple From The Apple
I Didn't Know What Time It Was

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not really fireworks.......2007-07-11

Stan the Man, the greastest sax player of all time should have made a number of albums with Jeru - the best baritone of all time (since his better playing mentor Serge Chaloff died off young). Both were Cool both West Coast Jazz. The owner of Verve put them together. But there is only this one.

In order to fool the listener, they switch instuments at one point! Getz plays baritone and Mulligan plays tenor. They should have made great music togehter but the results are adequate but don't live up to what each of the Cool Jazz greats did on other albums where they were out front. The Getz and Bill Evans albums are also pretty mediocre. Maybe too many egos?

The best series of duet albums Getz did (other than piano with Al Haig or Kenny Barrons) was with Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone.

Why this one isn't that great, I don't know.

Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan together.......2007-04-04

Very together work.. fantastic counterpoint..they play like one instrument

Does it get any better than this?.......2007-02-08

Great to get this in CD, since my orginal Vinyl of this seems to have disappeared. Great music, great musicians.

Our Delight.......2006-07-31

Jazz is our delight brother cats. Life is so boring sometimes that you and I, my jazz friends, deserve to take a pause and enjoy the marvel of music to lift us up. You can't find a more delightful listening experience than this encounter between Getz and Jeru. It is fantastic believe me. This record is something that when I turn back to it, it makes me discover again why I love jazz. It has been one of the first jazz albums I did buy, something like 15 years ago ... it's still refreshing after all these years. It is light, funny, swinging, splendid ... it is simply one of the best examples of Jazz you can find out there. Jazz the fifties way of course, not that thing that today some people call jazz that is unbelievably boring. This is Jazz. And you can't stop to stomp your feet. You have a fantastic rhythmn section, Stan Levey and Ray Brown, MEN, so the swing is garanteed =)))))). Lou Levey played the piano (one of the best in the west coast movement). Than you have a couple of the best soloists that EVER graced the history of Jazz music, Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan (THE man who plays the bari, nothing more to add here). The program begins with the splendid "Let's fall in love" and it's all there. They're all swingers except for the wonderful tune "A ballad" which is, of course, a ballad. You evena have a Charlie Parker number, Scrapple. The joy of swing, a music that these guys plays perfectly, light as butterflies, deep as oceans. THEY'RE TRUE MASTER!!! Every tune is a master interpretations. Than Stan and Jeru change horns and demonstrate to us (if necessary) how good thay could play with another type of instrument. It is simply a perfect album, jazzcats, if you don't own it... YOU SHOULD. YOU SHOULD.

Stellar example of simultaneous improvisation.......2005-09-12

Stan & Gerry play beautifully on this recording. Their energy is infectious, their sound is full, and their ideas are spontaneous and creative.

On almost all the cuts you'll hear Stan & Gerry improvising on the same chorus. They do it so well you almost don't realize it's happening unless you really listen. This kind of playing is impossible without the big ears both these guys had.

The rhythm section is great as well, but the horns are what stand out in my memory.

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Impossibly Beautiful
Great Album
bittersweet, but wonderful
Brilliant Farewell
Tops!!!

People Time
Stan Getz with Kenny Barron
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ASIN: B0000046JY
Release Date: 1992-02-04

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Night And Day
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Stablemates
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Amazon.com essential recording

This album, a series of duets laying the wondrously inquisitive piano of Kenny Barron next to the breathy, half-lit tenor of Stan Getz, was both the last public appearance and the final recording in the life of Getz. Recorded with astonishing clarity live at Copenhagen's Montmartre Café, People Time serves as a passionate coda to the life of this great saxophonist. Many of the tunes seem chosen for their emotional content, as if Getz were aware this might be his swan song. Speculation aside, this is a remarkably gorgeous, exquisitely paced recording. Throughout, Getz and Barron exhibit both a deep understanding of the material as well as sympathetic, truly harmonious playing. Never rushed, never brash, People Time lingers over melodies, fleshing them out and extracting every ounce of feeling. A must-have for fans of both artists. --S. Duda

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Impossibly Beautiful.......2006-03-29

This live CD set was made while Getz was dying of cancer. Read all the reviews on this one.

I can only add that the final tune "Soul Eyes" on CD #2 starts off with Getz and Barron together and then Getz disappears after his solo. The tune and album end with Barron creating a heart-breaking coda by himself. Getz was silent. Getz was gone.

He died weeks later.

Great Album.......2006-03-08

This is Stan at his best with a world class pianist, Kenny Barron. No rhythm section (it's not needed), just these to greats making incredible music. Their take on standards sounds so fresh, yet time-less. The melodic element is never lost as they interact musically. This is a must-have album for any jazz lover!

bittersweet, but wonderful.......2005-10-07

What music!

Getz solos are very mature and developed, and Barron plays absolutely incredible. His deft soloning is inspiring. wow.

The sparse instrumentation of sax and piano gives this an airy sound. I love how Barron and Getz weave in and out of each others spaces wonderfully. Even though there's no drums or bass present, they keep great time on their own. I hardly even notice the abscence of the usual bass/drums. (I'll bet a lot of drummers and bassists have practiced along with this one, supplying their own accompaniment.)

The songs are mostly standards, which Getz always seems to personalize so nicely. And the audience is so quiet - they were witnessing landmark performances that were thankfully preserved for all of us on this recording.

Shawn

Brilliant Farewell.......2005-08-22

This exquisite 2 CD set by the great saxophonist is essential music for lovers of jazz or for that matter any fine music.

This set of duets with Kenny Barron finds Stan Getz in excellent form eventhough he was struggling with health issues and would die shortly afterwoods. His creativity and tone is as beautiful as ever. I will not on this occassion even endeavor to nominate my favourite songs as all 14 performances over 2 hours are great. A special mention must also go to Kenny Barron who supports Getz loyally and sympathetically right through the set. His piano fits like a glove to the sax of Getz. Very moving.

If you are fortunate enough to find this record,
buy it and witness a brilliant recording farewell by one of the greatest tenors in jazz of all time.

Tops!!!.......2005-07-08

No need to say any words! If there is a jazz record which could serve as a last acquisition for a jazz record collection, this is it.

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