Track Listing

1. Moonlight in Vermont
2. Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
3. I'm Glad There Is You
4. But Beautiful
5. O Grande Amor
6. Alfie
7. Here's That Rainy Day
8. Body and Soul
9. Look of Love
10. Little Girl Blue
11. Para Machuchar Meu Cora��o [To Hurt My Heart]
12. Detour Ahead
13. Melinda
14. Girl from Ipanema
15. If Ever I Would Leave You

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6077 in Music
• Released on: 2002-01-15
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.com
There has never been an instrument that conveyed more romance than Stan Getz's tenor saxophone, from the breathy, beautiful tone--all air and gauze--to the rapturous sweep that he could bring to a melody. It's a sound both warm and cool--able to convey everything from hesitation to keening passion. Getz could also swing hard, but this compilation puts its emphasis squarely on the ballad side, picking up highlights from his Verve recordings from 1952 to 1968, placing him in intimate small groups to orchestral settings. Getz perfectly captures the breezy warmth of a Brazilian beach in his collaborations with João and Astrud Gilberto, including "Corcovado" and "Girl from Ipanema," while there's another kind of poetry in the way he floats across the orchestra on "Moonlight in Vermont" and "Alfie." Herb Ellis's guitar frames Getz beautifully on "I'm Glad There Is You," while Getz's stunning melodic invention is highlighted in two quartet tracks with pianist Bill Evans, "But Beautiful" and "Melinda." --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews

warmth
Stan Getz was the greatest sax player who ever lived. Great, not for writing a lot of new tunes, but great for his unfailing ability of create beauty every time he played. Great for the exquisite beauty of his tone. If the first note doesn't sound good, it doesn't matter how many notes someone plays afterwards. Or how original they are. Great, as he grew older, for his ability to put his emotions behind his music.

Yes, I think I personally prefer these songs in the context of their original albums, but there are many people out there who haven't heard them, and may not any other way. If this adds beauty and love to their lives, if this points the way to Stan's other great music, it will have served it's purpose. We need positive vibes!

Listen with someone special. Nesting Music.

The technical quality of these recordings varies with their age, Stan Getz career spanned more than 40 years, (herein about 15 of those 40 years ) but it sounds as good it could, considering.

If you like Getz, this is the album to buy.
Para Machuchar Meu Coração, O Grande Amor, Corcovado, Girl from Ipanema, Moonlight in Vermont, Here's that Rainy Day, all of which are spendid. No tenor sax player could make a couple feel good like Stan Getz. This is the album to impress old and young for a romantic evening. Stan and Tony Jobim, we miss you.

So sweet and mellow!
A romantic blend of Bossa Nova, easy listening and smooth Jazz.

Best for candle-lit late night when you want to create beautiful mood and have a good time with your love one.

His music doesn't really sound like it's from the 60's. It's literally timeless.

Even when you're alone, slipping in a couch and holding a book, it makes a perfect companion.

I believe the 'Getz Effect' can be a useful tool for us to relax and get our minds back to the bright and peaceful state.