Nueva Bossa Nova

The Story Behind Nueva Bossa Nova

In the early 60's, Bossa Nova's popularity was driven by a bunch of teenagers: The names of Sergio Mendes, Roberto Menescal, Oscar Castro-Neves and Joao Gilberto topped the list of revolutionary teens who were intent on upsetting Brazil's drowsy musical Apple Cart.

Now, from deep within the studio and club scenes in Brazil and Europe comes a scintillating look at the "new" Bossa Nova. By special arrangement, our buyers are able to present this French import CD at a special price, via pre-order.

The 15 tracks on this CD represent the very best of the next wave of Bossa stars: Bebel Gilberto, Patricia Marx, Zuco 103, Da Lata, and the legendary producer, Suba. Throw in new songs from original Bossa pioneers like Marcos Valle and percussionist Joao Parahyba and you have a five-star collection that entertains from beginning to end.

The new Bossa deconstructs, sculpts and transforms the very best of the original 60's Bossa sound, but brings it up to date for the millennium generation. Think jazzy rhythms for the dance floor. Upbeat, chic, happy. This is not your father's Bossa Nova.

But he'd probably like it. Witness the irresistible beat of Mo Horizons- recalling Sergio Mendes and Bossa Rio from 1963. Or the multi-lingual, click track and keyboards on Zuco 103's "Treasure." Or the tasty guitar lines and trombone leads from Valle's "On Line." Or Suba's re-do of "Tristeza." The beat goes on and on…

Is it Jobim or Gal Costa? Nope. But there isn't a second on this CD that we don't enjoy every time we play it. And the smiles that come along with it are as sparkling and charming as an Astrud Gilberto album cover.