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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 14: Bossa Novaville | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 32525
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 53410
UPC: 724385341021
EAN: 0724385341021
ASIN: B000002UH7
Release Date: June 3, 1997
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| Tracks:
| • | So Danco Samba (Jazz 'N' Samba) - Wanda De Sah | | • | Meditation - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars | | • | Little Bird/Little Boat - Bill Perkins | | • | Samba De Orfeu - Ray Anthony | | • | Amy's Theme - Martin Denny | | • | Corcovado (Quiet Nights) - Cannonball Adderley & Sergio Mendes | | • | The Look Of Love - Billy May & His Orchestra | | • | One Note Samba/Recado Bossa Nova - Leroy Holmes | | • | Triste - Howard Roberts | | • | Misirlou - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars | | • | Desafinado - Si Zentner | | • | Exotique Bossa Nova/Quiet Village Bossa Nova - Martin Denny | | • | Witchcraft - Joe Graves & The Diggers | | • | Baia - Bill Perkins | | • | Que Sabe Voce De Mim - Walter Wanderley | | • | The Girl From Ipanema/Manha De Carnaval - Laurindo Almeida | | • | Mas Que Nada - Rubin Mitchell | | • | So Nice (Samba De Verao) - Wanda De Sah & Sergio Mendes | | • | Fly Me To The Moon - Julie London |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 A Mellow Groove September 18, 2008
More orchestated than what I thought Bossa Nova was, yet mellows down easy for happy hour.
 Bossa-Beautiful! July 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of my favorite discs from the Capital Record's "Ultra Lounge" series.
Absolutely amazing.
My best loved cut is Rubin Mitchell's version of "Mas Que Nada."
Just try to sit still!
Flying down to Rio? No need to--that bossa nova beat is in orbit around my earlobes... June 17, 2007
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Bossa nova music was introduced to the world primarily by Antonio Carlos Jobim; and we are forever in debt to him for his gift to us. Bossa nova music exudes elegance, sophistication and a soothing rhythm that could bleach all neuroses right out of your system! This CD proves it.
The CD track set opens with "So Danco Samba (Jazz 'N' Samba)." Wanda De Sah sings the Portuguese lyrics to perfection and the musical arrangements makes great use of the horns, piano and percussion. The overall effect stuns me with its beauty; and I was left yearning for more once the number ended.
I wasn't disappointed. "Meditation (Meditacao)" is something you may well recognize when you hear it even though you might not recognize this tune by name alone. Laurindo Almeida and The Bossa Nova All Stars perform this number with a smooth as silk approach that leaves you believing you're in a heaven on Earth. Terrific! Billy May & His Orchestra perform a wonderful rendition of the very romantic tune entitled "The Look Of Love;" May's arrangement uses great use of the horns as his arrangements always did; and the percussion plays without a superfluous note to enhance the beauty of "The Look Of Love."
"One Note Samba/Recado Bossa Nova" fuses together these two melodies on one track for a great effect; the romantic and sophisticated approach to this blend reflects good judgment as it oozes elegance, too. "Recado Bossa Nova" picks up the tempo and it makes good sense to make "Recado Bossa Nova" an extension of "One Note Samba" instead of the other way around.
"Misirlou" makes great use of both the guitar and the percussion; and Si Zentner's rendition of "Desafinado" uses the horns beautifully, especially with the solo horn at the beginning of this number. "Baia" has a sensual, romantic flavor to it as well.
"The Girl From Ipanema/Manha De Carnival" uses a person's whistling instead of vocals--very creative! "Mas Que Nada" has an early 1960s rock flavor to it that surprises you; it works very well.
The CD ends strong with a bonus track of the great Julie London performing the classic "Fly Me To The Moon." Julie never misses a beat and the musical arrangement complements her vocals to perfection.
The liner notes include the song credits; and R. J. Smith contributes an informative, thoughtful essay about bossa nova. Bob Norberg at Capitol Recording Studios did a great job of digitally remastering these numbers, too.
I highly recommend this CD for fans of lounge music; and people who enjoy that bossa nova beat from the 1960s will love every minute of this great album!
Enjoy!
LOVE IT! May 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Love this kind of music - can't get enough - have most all of the CDs. Excellent New Jersey-based company with excellent foresight and retro-understanding for the best party and jazz combos. Excellent choice for any kind of day or evening, party or relaxation time.
Real class February 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A real classy entry in the Ultra-Lounge series. Smooth, relaxing sounds with the added bonus of Julie London's wonderfully swinging, pizzicato-laden "Fly Me To The Moon".
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