Vinyl Record

Astrud Gilberto - Great Women Of Song

Astrud Gilberto – Great Women Of Song on LP: a breezy bossa nova/vocal jazz set. Order for Kilmorna/Listowel pickup or local delivery.

LP · 2023

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2023 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Astrud Gilberto’s voice is one of the great soft-focus signatures of 20th‑century jazz and Brazilian pop: airy, intimate, and effortlessly cool. Great Women Of Song gathers a run of her best-loved recordings into a single, easy-to-live-with LP—ideal for anyone who knows her from “The Girl From Ipanema” and wants the wider palette of her bossa nova and standard‑song charm. Across the selection you’ll hear the gentle sway of classic Brazilian rhythms alongside familiar songbook turns, all carried by Astrud’s unforced phrasing. It’s music that feels glamorous without being showy—late‑night, sunlit, and quietly romantic in equal measure. As a one-sleeve entry point, this compilation works brilliantly for new listeners, and it also makes a handy “needle-drop” record for collectors who want a dependable Astrud set for the shelf when the mood calls for calm sophistication rather than deep-album digging.

Astrud Gilberto helped define how bossa nova travelled worldwide: understated vocals, supple rhythm, and melodies that stick without pushing. A focused compilation like this highlights why her interpretations became the reference point for countless lounge, jazz-pop, and Brazilian crossover records that followed.

This is a modern-era compilation LP (stereo) rather than a single original studio album, so it’s built for flow and favourites. Expect the big signature moments (“The Girl From Ipanema”, “Corcovado”) plus deeper cuts that keep Side A/Side B consistently mellow. Great value if you want a clean, ready-to-play Astrud record without hunting multiple pressings.

Warm, relaxed bossa nova swing with light percussion, gentle jazz chords, and Astrud’s close-mic, breathy vocal up front. Easy on the ears; perfect at moderate volume.

Is this an original Astrud Gilberto studio album? It’s a compilation-style LP that curates key recordings into one listen, designed as a highlights set rather than a single-session album. What kind of music is on it? Primarily bossa nova and vocal jazz, mixing Brazilian standards and crossover classics, with a smooth, understated feel throughout. Does it include “The Girl From Ipanema”? Yes—this LP includes “The Girl From Ipanema,” alongside other staples like “Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)” and “Fly Me To The Moon.”