Tag Archives: Astrud Gilberto

Music for a Blizzard

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As this delicate, SoCal-born-and-raised boy endures his first East Coast blizzard, I’ve been forced to retreat to my Happy Place. “Getz/Gilberto,” which lives up to its reputation — the album is sly, seductive, and transporting — can … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, bossa nova, jazz, João Gilberto, Stan Getz | 2 Comments

Sir Barken’s Vinyl Review

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken writes: Lately at Casa Barken, where the coyotes don’t just howl at the moon, we’ve had the platters spinning like UFOs at Area 51. Here’s a sampling of some of the aural delights. Astrud Gilberto / The Shadow … Continue reading →