{"product_id":"joao-gilberto-amoroso-brasil","title":"Joao Gilberto - Amoroso\/Brasil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmoroso\/Brasil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” is a two-album cd set by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoão Gilberto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the legendary Brazilian bossa nova singer and guitarist. The set includes two of his classic albums on one CD, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmoroso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1977) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrasil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1981), often packaged together in reissues. Released in 1977, “Amoroso” is considered one of João Gilberto’s finest recordings, featuring lush orchestral arrangements. Produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTommy LiPuma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and arranged\/conducted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaus Ogerman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the album blends Gilberto’s intimate vocal and guitar style with soft, sweeping orchestral backing. The album modernized Gilberto’s sound, introducing him to new audiences while keeping his minimalist bossa nova style intact. Released in 1981, “Brasil” brought together three of Brazil’s greatest artists: J\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoão Gilberto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (guitar, vocals), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaetano Veloso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilberto Gil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and singer Maria Bethânia (on some tracks). Unlike “Amoroso,” this album has no orchestral backing, returning to a more traditional, stripped-down bossa nova sound, with a warm, intimate atmosphere. This compilation (“Amoroso\/Brasil”) is a perfect introduction to Gilberto’s later work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUSIC ON CD","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":53206510895431,"sku":"TRI-62602","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/7d8a15100af76ad4d8890a83fcf90682.jpg?v=1769373041","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/joao-gilberto-amoroso-brasil","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}