Elegancia
by David Wilson
"Elegancia" - This is my presentation of music from South of the border. We added three original songs to the Brazilian bossa novas and Mexican ballads to merge together for musical journey into the heart of the Latin soul. "Spanish Eyes" In the notes I wrote "great" twice... Let's call it a "famous" pop song from the 50's.
Track # 1 - "Besame Mucho"
- we recorded this famous hot blooded Latin song to a rockin' rhythm - I composed my own musical interludes for it.
- we recorded this famous hot blooded Latin song to a rockin' rhythm - I composed my own musical interludes for it.
Track # 2 - "Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars"
- in Portuguese titled "Concovado" - a subdued mellow bossa nova with romantic overtones.
- in Portuguese titled "Concovado" - a subdued mellow bossa nova with romantic overtones.
Track # 3 - "Desinfinado"
- in my opinion, this tune "defines" bossa nova - made famous in the 60's by saxophonist Stan Getz.
- in my opinion, this tune "defines" bossa nova - made famous in the 60's by saxophonist Stan Getz.
Track # 4 - "Ventanas De Agosto"
- Benedikt Brydern's sprightly contribution to the genre of Latin smooth jazz. (that's me on the organ)
- Benedikt Brydern's sprightly contribution to the genre of Latin smooth jazz. (that's me on the organ)
Track # 5 - "Black Orpheus"
- 'this familiar Brazilian film theme is a favorite of nearly every musician - this
song is a riot to play.
- 'this familiar Brazilian film theme is a favorite of nearly every musician - this
song is a riot to play.
Track # 6 - "The Shadow Of Your Smile"
- a film score ("The Sandpiper") classic - an unforgettable melody, a groovy bossa beat - ya' gotta love it!
- a film score ("The Sandpiper") classic - an unforgettable melody, a groovy bossa beat - ya' gotta love it!
Track # 7 - "Girl from Ipanema"
- Antonio Carlos Jobim's most famous song. Even our youngest generation knows this tune.
- Antonio Carlos Jobim's most famous song. Even our youngest generation knows this tune.
Track # 8 - "Coco Beach"
- play this track when you arrive at the beach and you're looking for that perfect spot to spread your beach towel.
- play this track when you arrive at the beach and you're looking for that perfect spot to spread your beach towel.
Track # 9 - "My Little Boat"
- this brilliant little tune is filled with excitement and energy. Great fun!
- this brilliant little tune is filled with excitement and energy. Great fun!
Track # 10 - "Vivianita"
- named after my granddaughter, hoping this song conjures up romantic visions - a balmy night at a quaint desert hacienda.
- named after my granddaughter, hoping this song conjures up romantic visions - a balmy night at a quaint desert hacienda.
Track # 11 - "Meditation"
- a groovin', mellow, easy goin' bossa - another classic of Antonio Carlos Jobim.
- a groovin', mellow, easy goin' bossa - another classic of Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Track # 12 - "Spanish Eyes"
- my rendition of a great pop song from the 50's - written by the great German band leader Burt Kampfert.
- my rendition of a great pop song from the 50's - written by the great German band leader Burt Kampfert.
Track # 13 - "Blue Bossa"
- a rollicking samba wraps up our journey into the heart of the Latin soul.
- a rollicking samba wraps up our journey into the heart of the Latin soul.