JOÂO GILBERTO – Live at Umbria Jazz (2002) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Guitarist/vocalist Joao Gilberto is credited with being the originator of the bossa nova, due to his 1950s affiliation with songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim. Hence, the rest is history. While this recording captures his genius via a solo perfomance at Italy's "Umbria Jazz" festival in 1996. His easily identifiable sound is intact here, as Gilberto delves into fourteen pieces, composed by Jobim and others. The artist's wistful, hush-toned vocals and rhythmically charged acoustic guitar work just reaffirms his significance in modern music. He typifies the coolness of Brazil amid his relatively toe-tapping pulses and contrasting melodic interludes. Part of the beauty, resides within his often-lilting harmonic structures, deterministic sense of purpose and understated themes. Gilberto's sensual demeanor and calming celebration of life hits the mark in a huge way, largely due to his effortless mode of execution and inspiring musical persona. Glenn Astarita
Tracklist:
1    Isto Aqui O Que E? 3:16
Written-By – Ary Barroso
2    De Conversa Em Conversa 2:36
Written-By – Haroldo Barbosa, Lúcio Alves
3    Pra Que Discutir Com Madame? 4:14
Written-By – Haroldo Barbosa, Janet De Almeida
4    Malaga 4:15
Written-By – Fred Bongusto
5    Estate 4:37
Written-By – Bruno Brighetti, Bruno Martino
6    La Vem A Baiana 4:45
Written-By – Dorival Caymmi
7    Corcovado 3:55
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
8    Doralice 2:10
Written-By – Antônio Almeida, Dorival Caymmi
9    Rosa Morena 3:16
Written-By – Dorival Caymmi
10    Desafinado 7:31
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonça
11    Saudade Da Bahia 2:42
Written-By – Dorival Caymmi
12    O Pato 4:26
Written-By – Jaime Silva, Neuza Teixeira
13    Chega de Saudade 6:41
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes
14    Garota de Ipanema 5:17
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes
Credits:
Vocals, Guitar – João Gilberto