Rather sad news that I found out about from the Mixi news feed, but Brazilian singer-songwriter Astrud Gilberto, a lady for whom the Japanese reporter described as The Queen of Bossa Nova, passed away yesterday at the age of 83. Gilberto has a file here on "Kayo Kyoku Plus" and deservedly so since I'm also a fan of bossa nova.
Of course, one of the earliest songs that I got to listen to as a child was "The Girl from Ipanema". However, the first song that I provided regarding her came from her collaboration with Japanese jazz trombonist Shigeharu Mukai（向井滋春）, "Champagne And Caviar", from their 1983 album "SO & SO ~ Mukai Meets Gilberto".
In tribute, I'm providing another track from "SO & SO", "Nos Dois" (Both of Us) which was written by Gilberto and composed by Mukai. As with "Champagne and Caviar", "Nos Dois" is another honey-coated splendid combination of the lyricist's golden cooing voice and the composer's comfortable trombone. My compliments to the pianist as well. Of course, my condolences as well to Gilberto's family, friends and fans.
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