
Jacintha picks up the tempo in her first bossa nova session. Featuring a program of some of the most well known classics of the genre including several Jobim favorites like So Nice, Desafinado, Dindi, Corcovado, as well as less familiar tunes like O Ganso and So Danco Samba, The Girl From Bossa Nova is a striking change of pace for Jacintha that will enthrall all of her fans. With superb solos from tenor Harry Allen and acoustic guitar from John Pisano (ex-Diane Krall), the album is given the supreme finishing touch by the magical playing of Brazilian master percussionist P. D Costa who's recorded and performed with all the legends - Jobim, J Gilberto, Gilberto Gil, Astrid etc. His contribution truly gives the entire album it's authentic bossa nova vibe. And yes, there are a couple of classic Jacintha ballads done bossa style -- This Masquerade and Dindi. A must buy for Jacintha fans and all bossa nova lovers.
Musicians:
Jacintha, vocals
Bill Cunliffe, piano, arrangements
Darek Oleszkiewicz, bass
Tim Pleasant, drums
Harry Allen, tenor saxophone
John Pisano, guitar
Paolihno Da Costa, percussion


![]() | 1. O Ganso |
![]() | 2. So Danco Samba |
![]() | 3. Dindi |
![]() | 4. Once I Loved |
![]() | 5. Desafinado |
![]() | 6. So Nice |
![]() | 7. Wave |
![]() | 8. How Insensitive |
![]() | 9. Corcovado |
![]() | 10.Waters Of March |
Produced by Joe Harley
Co-produced by Ying Tan
Recorded and Mixed by Michael C. Ross
Mastered by Bernie Grundman
Recorded at Oceanway/Record One on February 19th & 20th, 2004 on 2 inch
multitrack at 15 ips. Mixed direct to DSD and 2-track 1/4 inch
analogue by Joe Harley and Michael Ross at LA-EFX on February 21st,
22nd and 23rd.