Bossa Nova – Page 2 – Music You Need To Hear

Joyce Moreno – Feminina (produced arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman)

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Rudy Carrera

Joyce Moreno (known mononymously simply as Joyce in Brazil) is one of the country’s finest exports, bringing a sultry and joyful voice to bossa nova, Música Popular Brasileira and jazz. She’s been covered by artists like Annie Lennox, Gerry Mulligan and Omara Portuondo, but this piece, a one-track opus, is Continue Reading

Gui Duvignau – Baden

Posted on February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 by Rudy Carrera

Bassist and composer Gui Duvignau was born in France, but raised in Brazil. In his latest album, he interprets some classic work by the legendary Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell, whose work left an indelible mark on the samba and bossa nova scene worldwide.

[Article] How Bossa Nova Brought Frank Sinatra to This Sunset Blvd. Studio by Josh Kun

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Rudy Carrera

This article at The Getty’s blog does a great job tying Frank Sinatra, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and the legendary recording studio they worked at here in Los Angeles. Many thanks to my friend Andrés for pointing me to this and so many treasures over the years.