Astrud Gilberto - 1965 - The Astrud Gilberto Album

The Astrud Gilberto Album (with Antonio Carlos Jobim) is the debut studio album by Astrud Gilberto. With Antonio Carlos Jobim on guitar and the arrangements by Marty Paich, it was released via Verve Records in 1965. It peaked at number 41 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Track listing

No. Title                                                 Writer(s)                                   Length

1. "Once I Loved" Ray Gilbert, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes 2:14

2. "Água de Beber"                                     Norman Gimbel, Jobim, Moraes 2:20

3. "Meditation"                                             Gimbel, Jobim, Newton Mendonça 2:42

4. "...and Roses and Roses"                                       Dorival Caymmi, Gilbert 2:37

5. "O Morro (Não tem Vez)"                                                     Jobim, Moraes 2:59

6. "How Insensitive"                                                     Gimbel, Jobim, Moraes 2:51

7. "Dindi"                                                         Gilbert, Jobim, Aloísio de Oliveira 2:44

8. "Photograph"                                                                                           Jobim 2:12

9. "Dreamer"                                                                        Jobim, Gene Lees 2:03

10. "Só Tinha de Ser Com Você"                                                                    Jobim 2:22

11. "All That's Left Is to Say Goodbye"                 Astrud Gilberto, Jobim, Moraes 3:13

Personnel

Astrud Gilberto – vocals

Antônio Carlos Jobim – guitar, vocals (on track 2)

Joe Mondragon – double bass

Bud Shank – alto saxophone, flute

João Donato – piano

Stu Williamson – trumpet

Milt Bernhart – trombone

Guildhall String Ensemble – ensemble

Astrud Gilberto's debut album was recorded at RCA Studios, Hollywood, California between January 27–28, 1965. Produced by Creed Taylor this fantastic first outing clocks in with 28:16 of some of the sweetest Bossa nova you will ever find!

*All information provided here is from > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Astrud_Gilberto_Album