Canta Tom Jobim: Ao Vivo

About the Artist
Dona Mariah's only daughter, Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos, was born in Salvador, Bahia and was brought up listening to music - on the radio always turned on in the house, in the record store where she worked as a teenager, at the Tenis Baiano Club - with friends, until she got in touch with the group of rising stars, such as Caetano Veloso who in the early '60s was already pioneering towards the new Brazilian Popular music. Later came the courage to come down to Rio and São Paulo. The first show in São Paulo, "Arena Canta Bahia", wasn't exactly a hit but who ever saw it, will never forget it: Gal still called herself "Gracinha", was quiet and thoughtful, listening most of the time and being only listened when she sang Bossa Nova standards. When everything became psychedelic and marvellous with Gilberto Gil's, Tom Ze's, Torquato Neto's antropophagic Tropicalismo, Maria de Graça turned into Gal (from the nickname "Gau", given by a younger cousin), Brazil was going through a dictatorship totally against new ideologies and concepts, and while Gil and Caetano chose to become political exiles in London, Gal took part in politically radical concerts, thighs and hair swaying to the sound of Jorge Benjor, Adoniram Barbosa, Luis Melodia, Roberto and Erasmo Carlos. Even then Gal already had the ability to turn any song immersed in prejudice, such as the wishy-washy romantic songs on the hit parades and the almost forgotten sambas by old composers, into dark jewels of unbelievable value for the cultural Brazilian soul. She started using words more and more, preferably to sing, to express herself through other composers' lyrics, she never wrote a song. The habits were changing and Gal was showing the change. She went through several periods: the belly button, and the barefoot periods, changing and trying to find the right temperature of a country made of miracles, highways, sugar cane, soccer World Cup, feathers and high-rises. Gal gave her name to the dunes of a beach in Rio. She was known to all who had long hair and colorful necklaces. She started to guide the camping groups of the first and last Brazilian hippies, natural rice and bananas - and set up a trademark, an enormous mouth with bloodred lipstick, bleeding over the Carnivals, bathed by the merry sounds of its music, the sun and an ever rising success. The campus stages and those of alternate show places suddenly became too small. It was time to cross the borders. And in the early '80s, several countries received her setting up an international bridge, with concerts in Japan, France, Israel, Argentina, USA, Portugal, Italy... "O Sorriso do Gato de Alice is the twentieth album of a career that confirming João Gilberto's omen, turned into one of the most successful in the international music world. Actually, as was previously said, Gal Costa's voice is our best exportation choice.

Product Description
The Great Diva from Bahia is Back with this Superb Album Paying a Tribute to a Very Special Friend, Great Maestro and Composer Tom Jobim.

Canta Tom Jobim: Ao Vivo,Gal Costa,RCA International,Brazil,Brazilian,Latin Continuum,Latin Music,MPB,World Music

Average customer rating: pretty good!!! A "must-have" addition to your collection Good intro to brazilian music Gal Costa canta Tom Jobim ao vivo Gal Costa Canta Tom Jobim

Canta Tom Jobim: Ao Vivo Gal Costa Manufacturer: RCA/BMG ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elis & Tom Meu Nome é Gal: The Best of Gal Costa Gal Canta Tom Jobim Gal Tropical Aquarela Do Brasil ASIN: B00003IR39 Release Date: 1999-10-15

Tracks:

1. Fotografia
2. Por Causa de Voc
3. Garota de Ipanema
4. Derradeira Primavera
5. Wave
6. Estrada do Sol
7. Brigas Nunca Mais
8. Piano na Mangueira
9. Esquecendo Voc
10. Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voc
11. Chega de Saudade
12. Samba do Avi

Tracks:

1. Anos Dourados
2. Desafinado
3. Corcovado
4. La
5. Tema de Amor de Gabriela
6. Janelas Abertas
7. Bonita
8. Triste
9. Chovendo na Roseira
10. Falando de Amor
11. Felicidade
12. Frevo

Album Details

The Great Diva from Bahia is Back with this Superb Album Paying a Tribute to a Very Special Friend, Great Maestro and Composer Tom Jobim.

Customer Reviews:

pretty good!!!.......2007-04-03

pretty good!!! arrive on time!!! and was paking in the original paper:D good!:D

A "must-have" addition to your collection.......2007-03-25

Thoroughly professional, period. Brasil's Gershwin nicely done by a class act. Arrangements aren't always super, maybe lacking a tad of creativity, but, all-in-all, an absolute must to any collection! I'd give it 4.85 stars.

Good intro to brazilian music.......2006-10-28

Gal Costa has a crystal clear voice, period.
The arrangements are impeccable as well as the execution.
the repertoire is well known, but still, you cannot get tires of listening to it.

Gal Costa canta Tom Jobim ao vivo.......2005-09-22

Item arrived in good condition, properly packed and timely. I look forward to future transactions.

Gal Costa Canta Tom Jobim.......2005-07-09

This CD is no longer available in the stores and I was able to find at Amazon.com
Thanks

Average customer rating: Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo, Looking for Jobim & de Moraes. BEAUTIFUL SONGS -- WONDERFUL PERFORMANCES A lovely and very pleasant live tribute by "Tom" Jobim

Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo Antonio Carlos Jobim Manufacturer: Universal Latino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elis & Tom Matita Pere Wave Terra Brasilis Canta Tom Jobim: Ao Vivo ASIN: B0000501OK Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

1. Soneto Da Separacao
2. Valsa De Euridice
3. Serenata Do Adeus
4. Medo De Amar
5. Insensatez
6. Poetica
7. Eu Nao Existo Sem Voce
8. Derradeira Primavera
9. Modinha
10. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
11. Carta Ao Tom/Carta Do Tom
12. A Felicidade
13. Voce E Eu
14. Samba Do Carioca
15. Ela E Carioca
16. Garota De Ipanema
17. Pela Luz Dos Olhos Teus

Customer Reviews:

Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo, Looking for Jobim & de Moraes........2007-05-26

OK. We've all connected with Vinicius de Moraes on one level or another. An Aunt or Uncle, Grandpa, Mom or Dad, or an older brother or sister, someone turned us onto the Artist.

Right?

But how many of us have a good solid Vinicius de Moraes CD collection?

It's time to retire our ancestor's old Greatest Hits.

I have looked through the Amazon Vinicius de Moraes CD headings and there are alot of titles to consider purchasing.

Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo is a nice way to honor Vinicius and Jobim by buying and ordering some welcomed new product.

I don't know about you, but intoning the name, Vinicius de Moraes, is a religious experience, the picture on the CD's front cover and the live recording border on holy.

Greatest Hits CD's have their place, but there's nothing like a tight knit group of family and friends singing and performing songs of deep significance or relevance.

I listen to Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo in the bathtub.

Light a candle for your loved ones. Honor your ancestry.

Honor the pretty person next to you. Leave some hot water for them!

Buy Vinicius de Moraes CD's for Birthdays, Weddings, and Anniversaries.

Drink the Philospher's Wine. Innoculate the Music Trade!

Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo is a good start.

I give it 5 Stars, a stellar performance.

BEAUTIFUL SONGS -- WONDERFUL PERFORMANCES.......2002-04-17

I can basically only agree with the review below -- this is a well-recorded, lovingly performed tribute concert to Tom Jobim's long-time friend and collaborator Vincius de Moraes. Many of the classic songs are included in the program -- 'Insensatez', 'Felicidade', 'Samba de Carioca', 'Garota de Ipanema' (and the version here blows away ANY of the 'elevator music' interpretations you most likely have endured) -- and the participants are perfect, possibly the musicians most sympathetic to his music with whom the Master ever worked. The recording -- and live recordings are always a bit of a risk to the buyer -- is clear and quiet, the applause from the audience only audible between the tracks. This recording aptly captures Jobim's art -- and his love for it. It's a must-have for anyone who enjoys the best that Brazilian music has to offer -- his work is the pinnacle of the form.

The Morelenbaums -- Paula and Jacques, on vocals and cello, respecetively -- and Paolo Jobim, on guitar and vocals, are, of course, three-fourths of the incredible Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum, whose recording of a couple of years ago, dedicated to Tom Jobim's music, has become a modern classic in its own right. They are joined here by the fine work of Danilo Caymmi on flute and vocals. The support these wonderful musicians gently give to Tom's piano and vocals show their love and respect for this giant -- his contributions to modern music will, I feel certain, be eternally honored for their timeless beauty.

A lovely and very pleasant live tribute by "Tom" Jobim.......2001-07-31

Recorded live in Brazil in 1990 and not released in the U.S. until now, "Tom Canta Vinicius" (translate "Tom Sings Vinicius") is Tom Jobim's tribute to his songwriting partner Vincinius de Moraes. While de Moraes was not nearly as famous as Mr. Jobim, his standing as a bossa nova original is secure, having helped pen several of the best-loved songs of that genre. Many of those were performed in this concert, including my favorite bossa tune, "Insensatez," one of the most beautiful songs of all time. Jobim was accompanied by his son Paulo, Danilo Caymmi and the Morelenbaums. In fact, Paula Morelenbaum sung most of the lead vocals - and did a magnificent job. Tom sang a few numbers alone or in duet with Paula, in his sometimes thin or fragile-sounding voice (but not really a problem, because you can feel his love for the songs). The sound quality for the recording is excellent - intimate and natural, like they're playing in your living room.

Average customer rating: Tom Jobim Canta Vinicius Ao Vivo

Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo Antonio Carlos Jobim Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000549VP Release Date: 2000-10-25

Tracks:

1. Soneto da Separa
2. Valsa de Eurce
3. Serenata Do Adeus
4. Medo de Amar
5. Insensatez
6. Poca
7. Eu NExisto Sem Voc
8. Derradeira Primavera
9. Modinha
10. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
11. Carta Ao Tom/Carta Do Tom
12. Felicidade
13. Voc Eu
14. Samba Do Carioca
15. Ela arioca
16. Garota de Ipanema
17. Pela Luz Dos Olhos Teus

Amazon.com

This CD, recorded live at the Bank of Brazil Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro in 1990, captures the creator of the bossa nova, composer-pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994), in tribute to his beloved collaborator, poet-lyricist Vinicius de Moraes. He's backed by three-fourths of the Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum (Jobim's son and guitarist Paulo Jobim and husband and wife Paula and Jacques Morelenbaum on vocals and cello) with flutist Danilo Caymmi, son of the Bahian legend Dori Caymmi. In this drumless chamber setting, Jobim's French impressionist influences shine through, from well-known hits "Ela e Carioca," "Insensatez," and "Garota de Ipanema" to the elegant "Valse de Eurydice" from the film Black Orpheus. Rare de Moraes standards like "Voce e Eu" and "Samba do Carioca"--both cowritten by Carlos Lyra--are rendered with a touch of jazz and the feeling of longing referred to as saudade in Portuguese. Add Jobim's recitation of Vinicius de Moraes's poetry and you have an evening of musical genius. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Album Details

Previously unreleased live material

Customer Reviews:

Tom Jobim Canta Vinicius Ao Vivo.......2000-09-23

The recent release by the Jobim family of this Tom Jobim live concert recorded some 10 years ago in the honour of the Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moreas is a true "must have" for all those who have come to admire the work of Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moreas. For those who are only vaguely familiar with this work, I would argue that this is the occassion to get acquainted better (be prepared though...it'll also get under your skin !) Tom Jobim, together with members of the Banda Nova, at his best ! The album contains the very highlights of the so productive partnership between the former diplomat turned poet Vinicius de Moreas and the giant of Brazilian music. Performed are -obviously- the famous Garota de Ipanema, but also the Carta ao Tom (including the amusing reply message indicating that no more view from the window of the appartment at Rua nascimento Silva 107 in Rio -where most of the songwriting took place- at the Corcovado exists), the Sonata de Adeus and many more comparable jewels. The recording quality is outstanding and the emotional atmosphere of the concert (recorded at the Canecao in Rio de Janeiro) comes across very well. I can only hope that the Jobim family will release more of this kind of material in the near future.

Average customer rating: Tom Jobim Canta Vinicius Ao Vivo

Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo Antonio Carlos Jobim Manufacturer: Universal Latino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004WH4H Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

1. Soneto Da Separacao
2. Valsa De Euridice
3. Serenata Do Adeus
4. Medo De Amar
5. Insensatez
6. Poetica
7. Eu Nao Existo Sem Voce
8. Derradeira Primavera
9. Modinha
10. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
11. Carta Ao Tom/Carta Do Tom
12. A Felicidade
13. Voce E Eu
14. Samba Do Carioca
15. Ela E Carioca
16. Garota De Ipanema
17. Pela Luz Dos Olhos Teus

Amazon.com

This CD, recorded live at the Bank of Brazil Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro in 1990, captures the creator of the bossa nova, composer-pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994), in tribute to his beloved collaborator, poet-lyricist Vinicius de Moraes. He's backed by three-fourths of the Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum (Jobim's son and guitarist Paulo Jobim and husband and wife Paula and Jacques Morelenbaum on vocals and cello) with flutist Danilo Caymmi, son of the Bahian legend Dori Caymmi. In this drumless chamber setting, Jobim's French impressionist influences shine through, from well-known hits "Ela e Carioca," "Insensatez," and "Garota de Ipanema" to the elegant "Valse de Eurydice" from the film Black Orpheus. Rare de Moraes standards like "Voce e Eu" and "Samba do Carioca"--both cowritten by Carlos Lyra--are rendered with a touch of jazz and the feeling of longing referred to as saudade in Portuguese. Add Jobim's recitation of Vinicius de Moraes's poetry and you have an evening of musical genius. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Album Details

Recorded Live at Banco Do Brasil Theater in January, 1990 with his Band (Paula Morelenbaum, Dalino Caymmi, Jaques Morelenbaum and Paulo Jobim). A Very Soft Tribute to Poet Vinicius De Moraes.

Customer Reviews:

Tom Jobim Canta Vinicius Ao Vivo.......2000-09-23

The recent release by the Jobim family of this Tom Jobim live concert recorded some 10 years ago in the honour of the Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moreas is a true "must have" for all those who have come to admire the work of Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moreas. For those who are only vaguely familiar with this work, I would argue that this is the occassion to get acquainted better (be prepared though...it'll also get under your skin !) Tom Jobim, together with members of the Banda Nova, at his best ! The album contains the very highlights of the so productive partnership between the former diplomat turned poet Vinicius de Moreas and the giant of Brazilian music. Performed are -obviously- the famous Garota de Ipanema, but also the Carta ao Tom (including the amusing reply message indicating that no more view from the window of the appartment at Rua nascimento Silva 107 in Rio -where most of the songwriting took place- at the Corcovado exists), the Sonata de Adeus and many more comparable jewels. The recording quality is outstanding and the emotional atmosphere of the concert (recorded at the Canecao in Rio de Janeiro) comes across very well. I can only hope that the Jobim family will release more of this kind of material in the near future.

Average customer rating:

Tom Canta Vinicius: Ao Vivo Antonio Carlos Jobim Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008G5D0 Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Soneto da Separa
2. Valsa de Eurce
3. Serenata Do Adeus
4. Medo de Amar
5. Insensatez
6. Poca
7. Eu NExisto Sem Voc
8. Derradeira Primavera
9. Modinha
10. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
11. Carta Ao Tom/Carta Do Tom
12. Felicidade
13. Voc Eu
14. Samba Do Carioca
15. Ela arioca
16. Garota de Ipanema
17. Pela Luz Dos Olhos Teus

Average customer rating: Triste

Canta Tom Jobim: Ao Vivo Gal Costa Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000042OG9 Release Date: 1999-12-07

Tracks:

1. Fotografia
2. Por Causa de Voc
3. Garota de Lpanema
4. Derradeira Primavera
5. Wave
6. Estrada Do Sol
7. Brigas Nunca Mais
8. Piano Na Mangueira
9. Esquecendo Voc
10. Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voc
11. Chega de Saudade
12. Samba Do Avi

Tracks:

1. Anos Dourados
2. Desafinado
3. Corcovado
4. La
5. Tema de Amor de Gabriela
6. Janelas Abertas
7. Bonita
8. Iriste
9. Chovendo Na Roseira
10. Falando de Amor
11. Felicidade
12. Frevo

Customer Reviews:

Triste.......2002-03-20

Triste means "sad" in Portugese, and sad I am that Antonio Carlos Jobim is no longer with us. This two CD set featuring the songs of Jobim performed by Gal Costa is probably the greatest tribute to Jobim I have heard and it has been my pleasure to own. The light and lovely music that is 100% Brazilian. Though the CD is in Portugese the magic of the song's original language shines. All the Jobim hits are here Including Corcavado, Desfinado, Triste, Samba De Avio, and one of my all time Jobim favorites Dindi (ginGee). Ms. Costa voice is truly a wonderful instrument. I have CD's where Ms. Costa and Jobim perform Duets, there is a wonderful friendship there and here. One of the most striking performances is "Felicdade" from the winner of best picture of the 1958 Cannes film festival "The Black Orpheus"the magic occurs half way through. the song when the audience starts singing with Ms. Costa truly a magic moment recorded for history. The Black Orpheus introduced the world to the works of Mr. Jobim, and Luis Bonfa. As an old Bing Crosby and Andrews sisters song from Road to Rio says "You don't have to Know the Language.

Average customer rating:

Canta Tom Jobim: Ao Vivo Gal Costa Manufacturer: Rca Intl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000CF2YL Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. Fotografia
2. Por Causa de Voc
3. Garota de Lpanema
4. Derradeira Primavera
5. Wave
6. Estrada Do Sol
7. Brigas Nunca Mais
8. Piano Na Mangueira
9. Esquecendo Voc
10. Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voc
11. Chega de Saudade
12. Samba Do Avi

Tracks:

1. Anos Dourados
2. Desafinado
3. Corcovado
4. La
5. Tema de Amor de Gabriela
6. Janelas Abertas
7. Bonita
8. Iriste
9. Chovendo Na Roseira
10. Falando de Amor
11. Felicidade
12. Frevo

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