Bossa Nova (Shorty Rogers album)
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| Studio album by Shorty Rogers and His Giants | ||||
| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | June 12–14, 1962 | |||
| Studio | United Recording, Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 32:32 | |||
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Reprise R 6050 |
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| Producer | Chuck Sagle | |||
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| Allmusic |   |
Bossa Nova (also released as Return to Rio) is an album by American jazz trumpeter, composer and arranger Shorty Rogers, released on the Reprise label in 1962.
On All About Jazz Dave Rickert said: "Bossa Nova must have appeared fresh at the time—it was recorded in 1962, a year before the Brazilian music craze—but now seems buried in a pack of like-minded albums. Rogers did have the presence of mind to recruit a guitarist and a few percussionists to give the music an authentic flavor, and the music is earnestly played. However, bossa nova works best with a less rambunctious approach. Rogers never seemed capable of approaching anything delicately, and he overwhelms the melodies with brassy riffs. Not bad, but when you’re tempted to reach for a big band or a bossa nova record, Bossa Nova won’t come to mind in either case". On Allmusic, Scott Yanow noted: "The emphasis is on ensembles with occasional statements from Rogers but surprisingly little happens. The overall results are pleasant but a bit of a disappointment".
All compositions by Shorty Rogers except where noted.
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