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The “bossa nova,” translated into English, means “‘the |

new beat.” In its faster tempo, it very closely resembles

the samba. The slower beat is more like that of the

rhumba. However, there is a distinct subtlety of rhythmic

difference that separates the bossa nova from both the

samba and rhumba. The most characteristic and dis-

tinguishing features of the bossa nova are rich melodic

lines and an over-all lightness of ease and expression.

The authentic bossa nova requires several, specific percussive instruments—all of which are used on this

recording. One of these is the beaded cabaso, which is

somewhat like a gourd, except that it is filled with seeds

or beads and shook instead of scratched. It sounds just

a shade lighter than maracas. Another is the tubos

shaker, which is a wooden tube, often made of bamboo,

that is also filled with beads or pellets.

On this recording a regular set of drums is used, but for authenticity, the main attacks are light use of the snare and cymbals with definite patterns for the cow

bell and claves. A triangle, hit from the inside and the sound immediately deadened, is used on certain accents.

This definite accentuation is another mark which charac- terises the bossa nova from the samba, as the samba

is known in North America.

The guitar is of primary importance in the bossa

nova. In this album there are two guitars. One is used

percussively only, and the other plays melody. The bossa

nova through the samba with certain African influences

is descended from the songs of the troubadors, and this,

perhaps, is among the reasons why the guitar is vital.

= Other instrumentation which is essential to the true

bossa nova includes prominent use of reeds and wood-

winds. Almost every member of these families may be used except the double-reeded instruments.

Personnel on this recording reads like a list of “Who's Who Among Musicians.” Those playing winds and reeds are Spencer Sinatra, piccolo, flute and alto flute; Phil Woods, clarinet; Gene Quill, clarinet and bass clarinet

and Ronnie Odrich on flute and clarinet. Art Davis han-

dies brass. The percussion section includes Sol Gubin,

Ted Sommer and Willie Rodriguez. Kenny Burrell plays

percussive guitar.

The two soloists are Zoot Sims on tenor and Jim Hall

on guitar. Both Sims and Hall are noted for their individual tone and technique. Together they achieve

some intriguing, inventive and imaginative instrumental

counterplay.

While the bossa nova is of folkish origin, it has definite

jazz overtones, which allow the soloist to improvise

rather freely. Sims and Hall do just that, but their mes-

sage never intrudes or invades. Even the more spirited tunes have the infectious melodic strains and the over-

all relaxed feeling that identifies the bossa nova.

The bossa nova was recently introduced to the United

States by a group of American musicians who heard it

played in Brazil. Al Cohn and Manny Albam have studied

the bossa nova and come up with amazingly perceptive

and authentic settings. Sims, Hall and crew express these arrangements in a manner and style that are sure

to make the bossa nova a new and permanent favorite

for American listeners and dancers.

For finest performance, this Colpix record should be played according to the RIAA standard with a stylus tip not exceeding 1.0 mil. It has

been produced though the use of techniques which insure the finest possible reproduction on high fidelity equipment as well as reproducing

3 equipment of standard quality. @ Colpix Records * A Division of Columbia Pictures Corp., 711 Fifth Ave., N. Y. e Printed in U.S.A. ee ie re = O RECORDS

SIDE ONE |

1. RECADO BOSSA NOVA Pt. 1... cesses 2:34 Paris Music—ASCAP

2. RECADO BOSSA NOVA Pt. 2 ou... eseeeeeeneees 2:55 Paris Music—ASCAP

3. CANO CANGQE 2.2... 5:34 Rayven Music—BMI

4. CONTANDO A ORQUESTRA ..........0 eee 4:05 Rayven Music—BMI

SIDE TWO

1. GIUME. 22 ee 4:10 Peer International—BMI

2. MARIA NINGUEN ......4...50 ee 2:36 Peer International—BMI

3. SEM SAUDADES DE VOCE ........0.0 eee 5:58 Peer International—BMI

4. BARQUINHO DE PAPEL oun... ccs cseesteennnessees 2:51 Peer International—BMI

Producer: JACK LEWIS

Engineer: Frank Laico

This album was recorded at Columbia’s 30th St. studio on August 20, 1962.

COLPIX RECORDS