A catastrophe

Singers who put out tens of albums usually record a few stinkers. This must rank as Ella's numero uno stinker. The arrangements are embarassingly bad and Ella has no feel for the material and simply does not know the first thing about singing Latin Jazz. I'm not a big fan of American singers doing Brazilian songs but Sarah Vaughn's interpretations sound like masterpieces compared to these tracks- each and every one a catastrophe.

There are so many good Ella albums out there- do yourself a favor and don't buy this one!

ella-gant bossa nova

the general reception to this album has been more mixed than nicola conte on the ibiza dancefloor. i personally enjoy this album, maybe bcos i am just such a compulsive jobim fan. ok, there may be missing sparks between ella and jobim, but nonetheless, this album is so rare that it makes it a must for collectible. who needs another bestseller which is pouring all over the shelves?

Something's missing

Great songs and arrangements; one of the greatests singers of the XXth Century and superb musicians but...
Why did they cut the songs "Don't Ever Go Away (Por causa de vocé)" and "Song of the Jet (Samba do avião)"?
Ella and Jobim don't deserve this.