Bossa Nova is a 2004 Brazilian jazz album by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli, who is typically known for his swing guitar skills. While not Brazilian, he has always enjoyed the music and therefore wanted to record this album. Some of the selections are penned by Tom Jobim, such as the classic tune "The Girl From Ipanema".

Bossa Nova
Studio album by John Pizzarelli
Released	April 27, 2004 (2004-04-27)
Recorded	May 5–9, 2003 (2003-05-05 – 2003-05-09)
Genre	Bossa nova Brazilian jazz
Length	53:48
Label	Telarc Records
John Pizzarelli chronology
Live at Birdland (2003) Bossa Nova (2004) Knowing You (2005)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Tom Hull	B−[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Critical reception

AllMusic reviewer Ken Dryden praised the album for "Pizzarelli's soft, swinging vocals and strong but understated guitar," noting "Gershwin's 'Fascinatin' Rhythm' is easily adapted into a bossa nova."

Track listing

1. "One Note Samba" (Jobim) – 4:42
2. "Fascinatin' Rhythm" (Gershwin, Gershwin) – 3:53
3. "The Girl From Ipanema" (DeMoraes, Gimbel, Jobim) – 4:55
4. "Your Smiling Face" (Taylor) – 2:57
5. "Estate" (Brighetti, Martino) – 4:58
6. "Desafinado" (Jobim, Lees, Mendonca) – 2:35
7. "Aquelas Coisas Todas" (All Those Things) (Horta) – 5:28
8. "I Remember" (Sondheim) – 3:45
9. "Francesca" (Pizzarelli) – 4:32
10. "Love Dance" (Lins, Williams) – 3:39
11. "Só Danço Samba" (DeMoraes, Jobim) – 3:29
12. "Aguas De Marco" (Waters Of March)" (Jobim) – 3:59
13. "Soares Samba" (Pizzarelli) – 4:56

Personnel

• John Pizzarelli – vocals, guitar
• Ray Kennedy – piano
• Martin Pizzarelli – double-bass
• Harry Allen – tenor saxophone
• Paulinho Braga – drums
• Jim Saporito – percussion
• Pamela Sklar  – flute

References