Track Listing

1. Voce Vai Ver
2. Wave- Solo Version
3. Besame Mucho
4. Pra que Discutir com Madame
5. Lobo Bobo
6. O Pato
7. Retrato em Branco e Preto
8. Eu Sambo Mesmo
9. Essa e Prio Jao
10. Que Reste-t-il de nos Amours
11. S'Wonderful
12. Chega de Saudade

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17191 in Music
• Released on: 2004-08-24
• Number of discs: 1

Album Description
Japanese pressing of the bossa nova singer/guitarist's 2004 album includes two bonus tracks, 'S'Wonderful' & 'Triste' (exclusive). Details TBA. SME.

Amazon.com
It's become increasingly difficult to find a Brazilian bossa nova singer not interested in electronic production values. For those yearning to hear bossa nova music played acoustically, singer Rosa Passos is the answer. Her pitch perfect voice is almost girlish and coy, but her supple phrasing shows her to be a true veteran. Her star's been on the rise since her impressive contributions to Yo-Yo Ma's Obrigado Brazil (Ma guests here as well), and now she's landed on Sony Classical for her major label debut. A tip of the hat to Joao Gilberto's classic Amoroso features four bossa nova classics from that album, two more Antonio Carlos Jobim compositions and six others. The small-group arrangements are often restrained but jazzy (channeling a little Stan Getz), while the orchestral format for three tunes is a velvety a nod to Claus Ogerman's lush arrangements of many bossa nova classics. This is an instant classic from one of the music's finest interpreters. –-Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews

Amazing voice
For the lovers of Brasilian music, this is a "mut have" cd in your collection. Rosa Passos has a fantastic voice. Get it and you would not regret it.

Celebrating Joao Gilberto
Remember "The Girl From Ipanema"? Well, she is alive and well and reincarnated in Rosa Passos. Rosa embodies all that you remember good about that soft bosa nova style made popular in the 60's and enjoyed thereafter. Her delicate, soft , little voice is the perfect vehicle for the bossa nova. It is just plain delightful and refreshing to hear an artist reviving the old tradition without the electronica makeover. I first took note of Rosa on one of Yo-Yo Ma's Brazilian excusions. She is a contemporary voice, deep rooted and well versed in the music made popular by Joao Gilberto. The disc has a light jazz feel to it, similar to when Stan Getz released his classic "Getz/Gilberto." The opening track,"Voce Vai Ver" sets the cool summer breeze tempo with soft runs on the piano and sax interludes while Rosa gently soothes your soul. I love this whole disc, each and every song is an instant classic. There are four tracks penned by another great, if not the greatest, bossa nova artist, Antonio Carlos Jobin, including the aforementioned opening track. If you were or are into bossa nova than the songs will be quite familiar. Who can forget "Wave" and it's catchy beat and mellow mood. An interesting note to this disc is her interpretation of "I Wish You Love" entitled "Que Reste-Il De Nos Amours." It is a masterpiece of eloquence. She performs a beautiful duet with Henri Salvador that is sensuous and delicious. She performs one song in English, the George Gershwin composition "S' Wonderful" that is tasty, sensitive and classy. The bonus track, "Chega De Saudade" is an outstanding number as she is reunited with Yo-Yo Ma. If you are looking for some contemporary bossa nova than look no further, you have found it. Recommended for enhancing summer breezes, putting a smile on your face, romantic nights or just dreaming of the "Girl From Ipanema."

Best of today's Brazil!!!
I just discovered Rosa Passos recently.....her voice is sexy and cool.....she is todays version of Astrud Gilberto.....this CD in particular has fantastic arrangements that compliment this terrific singer!