This release presents the complete 1962 LP Bossa Nova U.S.A. (Columbia CL1998/CS9364), by the classic Dave Brubeck Quartet with Paul Desmond, Gene Wright and Joe Morello. Released during the bossa nova craze that took place in the United States in the early 1960s (when many renowned jazz performers also recorded their own blend of bossa and jazz), this was Brubeck's contribution to the genre although it mostly consisted of the pianist's own compositions. As a bonus, three songs that complete the album's sessions, and four isolated tracks from the same period that constitute complete sessions in and of themselves.

PERSONNEL:

PAUL DESMOND (as)
DAVE BRUBECK (p)
GENE WRIGHT (b)
& JOE MORELLO (d)

A ll tracks recorded in New York.
[2], [5-6] & [8-9] January 3, 1962. [3] & [10] July 5, 1962.
[4], [7] & [11] July 12, 1962. [1] & [12-13] October 25, 1962.

BONUS TRACKS (Same personnel and location):
[11-13] From the same sessions but not included on the original LP. See above.
[14] February 5, 1962. [15] June 11, 1962. [16-17] July 19, 1962.

INCLUDES 12 PAGE BOOKLET

TRACKS:

01. Bossa Nova U.S.A
02. Vento Fresco
03. Trolley Song
04. Theme For June
05. Coração Sensivel (Tender Heart)
06. Irmão Amigo (Brother Friend)
07. There'll Be No Tomorrow
08. Cantiga Nova Swing
09. Lamento
10. This Can't Be Love
11. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
12. Over And Over Again
13. Little Girl Blue
14. Fatha
15. My Romance
16. Why Can't I?
17 The Circus On Parade

Total Time: 77:18