ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM An All-Star Tribute

Product Description Direct from Brazil in his last recorded performance, this DVD, Antonio Carlos Jobim: An All-Star Tribute, features the compositions of Bossa Nova originator & music icon Antonio Carlos Jobim, joined by an international delegation of Jazz giants to recreate his classic melodies in this beautiful, concert-length 'Thank You,' hosted by renowned pianist Herbie Hancock.Composer of countless unforgettable songs, including Girl From Ipanema, Tom Jobim virtually single handedly brought the world Bossa Nova music. The esteemed pianist / vocalist is joined on stage by a cornucopia of musical legends such as Herbie Hancock, Shirley Horn, Joe Henderson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jon Hendricks, Gal Costa, & many more in this once-in-a-lifetime concert DVD. With over 400 songs to his credit, Jobim lead the Bossa Nova movement, where it became a staple ingredient in the Jazz cookbook. Jobim's new sound adapted the rhythmic variety and percussive excitement of the Samba to the intimacy of syncopated guitar, while echoing the melodies and harmonies of Cool Jazz. Renowned musicians featured on this concert DVD include Herbie Hancock (piano), Shirley Horn (vocals and piano), Joe Henderson (tenor sax), Gonzalo Rubalcaba (piano), Jon Hendricks (vocals), Gal Costa (vocals), Ron Carter (bass), Alex Acuna (percussion), Paulo Jobim (guitar), Harvey Mason (drums), and of course, the legendary composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim himself on vocals and piano. Selections include:1. Once I Loved performed by Shirley Horn (composed by Tom Jobim & Newton Mendonca)2. Agua de Beber (The Waters of March) performed by Gonzalo Rubalcaba (composed by Tom Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes)3. Olha Maria > performed by Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Joe Henderson (composed by Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, & Chico Buarque)4. O Grande Amor performed by Joe Henderson (composed by Tom Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes)5. Chega de Saudade (No More Blues) performed by Jon Hendricks (composed by Tom Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes)6. A Felicidade performed by Gal Costa and Herbie Hancock (composed by Tom Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes)7. Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voce performed by Gal Costa (composed by Tom Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes)8. Luiza performed by Antonio Carlos Jobim (composed by Tom Jobim)9. Wave performed by Antonio Carlos Jobim and the ensemble (composed by Tom Jobim)10. Garota de Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema) perfor