Description
1966 edition. Staple-bound cover has some fading and creasing. Top right corner has a slight bend on front cover. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This vintage songbook offers a rare glimpse into the early days of bossa nova, the captivating Brazilian music style that took the world by storm in the late 1950s and 1960s. Composed by the genre’s pioneer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, the melodies within these pages are a testament to his innovative blend of samba rhythms and cool jazz harmonies. Jobim’s compositions, such as “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Corcovado,” became international hits, introducing a new level of sophistication and lyrical poeticism to popular music. This 1966 edition captures the essence of the bossa nova movement at its peak, when its infectious rhythms and romantic lyrics enchanted audiences worldwide. Despite its well-loved condition, this songbook remains a valuable artifact for music enthusiasts and collectors alike, offering a glimpse into a transformative era in Brazilian and global music history.
