While the connection between jazz and Brazilian music has become commonplace, it is important to note that this album inaugurated the fruitful meeting between jazz and bossa nova. So this is a plea to listen to this music, rather than just putting it on and going about some other activity. Getz was a consummate soloist, but the band he had behind him – Byrd, Gene Byrd, Keter Betts, Bill Reichenbach, Buddy Depperschmidt – are also completely invested in this music. Its quality is unquestionable.
1. Desafinado
2. Samba Dees Days
3. O Pato (the Duck)
4. Samba Triste
5. Samba De Uma Nota So (One Note Samba)
6. E Luxo So
7. Bama
8. Manha De Carnaval
9. Balanco No Samba (Street Dance)
10. Melancolico
11. Entre Amigos (Sympathy Between Friends)
12. Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)
13. Noite Triste (Night Sadness)
14. Samba De Uma Nota So (One Note Samba)
15. Bim Bom
16. Desafinado *
17. Theme From "Dr. Kildare" Aka Three Stars Will Shine Tonight
18. O Pato (the Duck) *