ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM - A Certain Mr. Jobim (1967-2002) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This album has had a somewhat confusing release history, appearing as it did amid a flurry of activity by Jobim (including his work with Frank Sinatra) and bouncing between several labels since its first release in 1967. Made up of instrumentals as well as songs (all of the latter in English), it was a superb showcase for the melodic aspect of Jobim's art, though the material, like so much of Jobim's work during his explosive first decade of international recognition, represented something of a work in progress, a fact borne out by the subsequent reworking of the stunning closing number, "Zingaro," as "Retrato Em Branco E Preto." Claus Ogerman's musical direction offers a mix of influences, ranging from Dom um Romão's drumming to the presence of the first violinist of the New York Philharmonic, all combining to sympathetic effect. The post-2000 CD remasterings also offer superb sound and excellent annotation. by Bruce Eder
Tracklist  
1    Bonita 2:58
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Ray Gilbert
2    Se Todos Fossem Iguais A Vocé 2:19
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Mello Moraes
3    Off-Key (Desafinado) 3:08
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees, Newton Mendonca
4    Photography 2:12
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Ray Gilbert
5    Surfboard 2:48
Organ – Dick Hyman
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim
6    Once Again (Outra Vez) 2:09
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim
7    I Was Just One More For You (Esperanca Perdida) 2:27
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Billy Blanco, Ray Gilbert
8    Estrada Do Sol 3:31
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Dolores Duran
9    Don’t Ever Go Away (Por Causa De Vocé) 2:49
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Dolores Duran, Ray Gilbert
10    Zingaro 2:17
Written-By – Antônio Carlos Jobim
Credits
Arranged By, Conductor – Claus Ogerman
Drums – Dom Um Romão
Vocals, Guitar – Antonio Carlos Jobim