Chega de Saudade

João Gilberto · 1959

Context

João Gilberto's version of a song already recorded in 1958 by Elizeth Cardoso. Released as a single, it became a hit and durably established bossa nova as a genre; it gave its title to the singer's first album, produced by Antônio Carlos Jobim (Odeon, 1959). It entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Bossa nova, jazz samba. Among the origins and influences of Bossa nova, jazz samba: Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban.

By the same artist

• O Pato (1960)
• The Girl from Ipanema (1964)
• Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) (1964)

Sources

• EN: Chega de Saudade
• EN: Chega de Saudade (album)

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