O Gato

Paul Desmond · 1964 · Thème de Jane Herbert, alto et guitare

Context

Third track of the album, composed by Jane Herbert (length 4:33). The record was released on RCA Victor in 1965, produced by George Avakian.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Bossa Antigua (1964)
• Samba Cantina (1964)
• Take Ten (1963)
• Late Lament (1961)

Sources

• EN: Bossa Antigua

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