Windy

performed by Astrud Gilberto (Verve Records, 2004), 28 mins

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Field of Interest: Jazz
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 28 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Latin Jazz
Label: Verve Records
Performer: Astrud Gilberto
UPC (Physical): 00731455733129
Release Date: 2004-08-03
Review: While assembled from seemingly disparate sessions arranged by Eumir Deodato, Don Sebesky, and Pat Williams, Windy nevertheless proves one of Astrud Gilberto's most consistent and sublime efforts, artfully straddling the division between Brazilian bossa nova and American sunshine pop. Credit the aforementioned arrangers for much of the LP's appeal -- from a percolating rendition of the Association's title cut to a neo-classical reinvention of the Beatles' "In My Life," the songs possess a lithe, shimmering beauty that perfectly complements Gilberto's feathery vocals. Still, she can't quite skirt the cloying sweetness that undermines so many of her mid-period Verve LPs -- son Marcelo, who first joined his mother on the previous Beach Samba for an excruciating duet version of the Lovin Spoonful's "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice," resurfaces here for a reading of {#The Jungle Book}'s "The Bare Necessities," proving yet again that children should be seen and not heard. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Subject: Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Latin Jazz, Jazz Latino
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Jazz Latino