The Composer of Desafinado, Plays, released in 1963 on Verve Records, marked the U.S. debut of Braziliansongwriter and pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim as a bandleader and documents the beginning of what would becomea long-term creative relationship between Jobim and arranger Claus Ogerman that helped define the internationalsound of bossa nova. Recorded in New York in 1962 and produced by Creed Taylor, the 12-song instrumental setpairs Jobims understated guitar and piano work with Ogermans lush orchestral arrangements, backed by a mostlyAmerican studio ensemble with select Brazilian contributors. With its soft textures, streamlined rhythms, andharmonic richness, the record emphasizes the poised intimacy that became a hallmark of Jobims songwriting cementing his role as both architect and ambassador of the bossa nova movement.

The Verve Vault Series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Track List:

1.The Girl From Ipanema, 2.Once I Loved, 3.gua De Beber, 4.Vivo Sohando (Dreamer), 5.O Morro No TemVez, 6.Insensatez [Instrumental]

1.Corcovado, 2.Samba De Uma Nota S, 3.Meditao, 4.So Danco Samba (Jazz Samba), 5.Chega De Saudade, 6.Desafinado

Street Date 10/10/25