Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus

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Among the early '60s wave of American jazzmen entranced by Brazilian music, none proved more ebullient than pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose homage to a 1959 film retelling the Orpheus myth as an underclass Rio de Janeiro romance proved a sleeper hit. With Guaraldi's fleet, always rhythmic piano driving these concise trio settings, Black Orpheus remains a seductive delight, probing the then-exotic push and pull of samba with glee, but leaving ample room for more contemplative ballads that remain deeply affecting more than three decades after the album's release. Luis Bonfa's and Antonio Carlos Jobim's music was the seed for the project, yielding a percolating "Samba de Orpheus" and the haunting ballad, "Manha de Carnaval," but the album's best-known performance remains Guaraldi's own wistful and swinging "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." A surprise single hit in 1965, the song would later receive a more expansive pop cover, but it's Guaraldi's original that remains the superior performance--a wordless romantic reverie that speaks volumes in Guaraldi's tender verses, muscular choruses, and romping bridge. --Sam Sutherland

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Average customer rating: Hold the Peanuts Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists More Goodness Fantastic Fate A Classic Album

Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus Vince Guaraldi Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Alma-Ville Vince Guaraldi Trio Vince Guaraldi - Greatest Hits From All Sides A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing ASIN: B000000YO6 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Samba De Orpheus
2. Manha De Carnaval
3. O Nosso Amor
4. Generique
5. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
6. Moon River
7. Alma-Ville
8. Since I Fell For You

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Among the early '60s wave of American jazzmen entranced by Brazilian music, none proved more ebullient than pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose homage to a 1959 film retelling the Orpheus myth as an underclass Rio de Janeiro romance proved a sleeper hit. With Guaraldi's fleet, always rhythmic piano driving these concise trio settings, Black Orpheus remains a seductive delight, probing the then-exotic push and pull of samba with glee, but leaving ample room for more contemplative ballads that remain deeply affecting more than three decades after the album's release. Luis Bonfa's and Antonio Carlos Jobim's music was the seed for the project, yielding a percolating "Samba de Orpheus" and the haunting ballad, "Manha de Carnaval," but the album's best-known performance remains Guaraldi's own wistful and swinging "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." A surprise single hit in 1965, the song would later receive a more expansive pop cover, but it's Guaraldi's original that remains the superior performance--a wordless romantic reverie that speaks volumes in Guaraldi's tender verses, muscular choruses, and romping bridge. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Hold the Peanuts.......2007-04-18

Vince Guaraldi cranks out music like few others. What makes him special? Aside from his trademark "crushed tone thirds," he delivers at multiple levels. I can be swept away by the joy, bouncing with the beat, or running to my piano room to practice when I hear this CD. There are no lulls. Guaraldi's playing, masterful as it is, is all about the listener's experience, not about the player's chops. If you've enjoyed hearing him you-know-where, but want to experience him without thinking of you-know-what, he brings the same kind of positive energy to this CD as he did to the characters of you-know-who.

Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists.......2006-03-22

This item is absolutely wonderful. Wonderful interpretation of the Black Orpheus theme. I miss Vince Guaraldi since his early death. What a loss. But we have him on these old wonderful albums so we are blessed to be able to hear his fantastic talent. Try his Charlie Brown album & at Grace Cathedral. Two classics that I would also recommend.

More Goodness.......2006-02-24

Our family enjoys the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi. This CD has several tracks that equal that performance

Fantastic Fate.......2006-02-17

A wonderful cd. Cast Your Fate to the Wind is worth the price of admission alone. A joy to listen to.

A Classic Album.......2005-12-25

"Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus" was the breakthrough album for Vince Guaraldi. It's a classic jazz trio playing in the then-popular bossa nova style. Mr. Guaraldi is a master of the piano, playing in a laid back, flowing style that is a joy to hear. People are most familiar with the mega-hit "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" but the other cuts are just as good and will haunt you for days after hearing them. All-in-all, a classic jazz album that belongs in every afficianado's collection.

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Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus Vince Guaraldi Manufacturer: Apo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: In a Silent Way (Dlx) (Stereo/Multi) Kind of Blue ASIN: B00006H690 Release Date: 2002-09-10

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Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus (20 Bit Mastering) Vince Guaraldi Manufacturer: Fantasy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: In Person Alma-Ville A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing Time Out Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus ASIN: B00008OTTY Release Date: 2003-04-01

Tracks:

1. Samba De Orfeu
2. Manha De Carnaval
3. O Nosso Amor
4. Felicidade
5. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
6. Moon River
7. Alma-Ville
8. Since I Fell For You

Average customer rating: Hold the Peanuts Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists More Goodness Fantastic Fate A Classic Album

Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus Vince Guaraldi Manufacturer: Dcc Compact Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Alma-Ville Vince Guaraldi Trio Vince Guaraldi - Greatest Hits From All Sides A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing ASIN: B000000173 Release Date: 1993-08-31

Tracks:

1. Samba De Orfeo
2. Morning Of The Carnival
3. Our Love
4. The Happiness
5. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
6. Moon River
7. Alma-Ville
8. Since I Fell For You

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Among the early '60s wave of American jazzmen entranced by Brazilian music, none proved more ebullient than pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose homage to a 1959 film retelling the Orpheus myth as an underclass Rio de Janeiro romance proved a sleeper hit. With Guaraldi's fleet, always rhythmic piano driving these concise trio settings, Black Orpheus remains a seductive delight, probing the then-exotic push and pull of samba with glee, but leaving ample room for more contemplative ballads that remain deeply affecting more than three decades after the album's release. Luis Bonfa's and Antonio Carlos Jobim's music was the seed for the project, yielding a percolating "Samba de Orpheus" and the haunting ballad, "Manha de Carnaval," but the album's best-known performance remains Guaraldi's own wistful and swinging "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." A surprise single hit in 1965, the song would later receive a more expansive pop cover, but it's Guaraldi's original that remains the superior performance--a wordless romantic reverie that speaks volumes in Guaraldi's tender verses, muscular choruses, and romping bridge. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Hold the Peanuts.......2007-04-18

Vince Guaraldi cranks out music like few others. What makes him special? Aside from his trademark "crushed tone thirds," he delivers at multiple levels. I can be swept away by the joy, bouncing with the beat, or running to my piano room to practice when I hear this CD. There are no lulls. Guaraldi's playing, masterful as it is, is all about the listener's experience, not about the player's chops. If you've enjoyed hearing him you-know-where, but want to experience him without thinking of you-know-what, he brings the same kind of positive energy to this CD as he did to the characters of you-know-who.

Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists.......2006-03-22

This item is absolutely wonderful. Wonderful interpretation of the Black Orpheus theme. I miss Vince Guaraldi since his early death. What a loss. But we have him on these old wonderful albums so we are blessed to be able to hear his fantastic talent. Try his Charlie Brown album & at Grace Cathedral. Two classics that I would also recommend.

More Goodness.......2006-02-24

Our family enjoys the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi. This CD has several tracks that equal that performance

Fantastic Fate.......2006-02-17

A wonderful cd. Cast Your Fate to the Wind is worth the price of admission alone. A joy to listen to.

A Classic Album.......2005-12-25

"Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus" was the breakthrough album for Vince Guaraldi. It's a classic jazz trio playing in the then-popular bossa nova style. Mr. Guaraldi is a master of the piano, playing in a laid back, flowing style that is a joy to hear. People are most familiar with the mega-hit "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" but the other cuts are just as good and will haunt you for days after hearing them. All-in-all, a classic jazz album that belongs in every afficianado's collection.

Average customer rating:

Cast Your Fate to the Wind (Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000SUKTY4

Product Description

Release on Fantasy label with 8 tracks. Track list: 1. Samba de Orfeu2. Manhã de Carnaval3. O Nosso Amor (Our Love)4. Generique; 5. Cast Your Fate to the Wind; 6. Moon River; 7. Alma-Ville; 8. Since I Fell for You.

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