Various Artists - Escape to Rio: Romantic Bossa Nova

Escape to beautiful Rio de Janeiro with this collection of sensual bossa nova from the original artists. Experience the summery essence of an excursion in Brazil with ESCAPE TO RIO, a collection of breezy bossa nova favorites. The selections are performed here by the original artists that recorded them. As such, you can indulge in bossa nova master Antonio Carlos Jobim performing "Wave," jazz legend Stan Gets with his renditions of "Corcovado" and "Desafinado," Roberto Menescal E Seu Conjunto with "Surfboard" and many others from Brazilian trailblazers. The songs are an equal mix of instrumentals and vocal pieces, all bearing the classic samba beats, sensual singing and warm acoustic instrumentation commonly associated with the music of Rio de Janiero. A great addition to the music library of any bossa nova fan.

1) Stan Getz with João Gilberto and Astrud Gilberto: The Girl from Ipanema
2) Antonio Carlos: Jobim: Wave
3) Stan Getz with João Gilberto: Desafinado
4) Lucio Alves: Ah! Se Eu Pudesse
5) Antonio Carlos Jobim: Captain Bacardi
6) Stan Getz: Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
7) Os Cariocas: Rio
8) Elis Regina with Tom Jobim: Á Guas de Março
9) Baden Powell: Consolação
10) Leila Pinheiro: Coisas Do Brasil
11) Nara Leão: Rapaz de Bem
12) Roberto Menescal E Seu Conjunto: Surfboard
13) Stan Getz with Laurindo Almeida: Outra Vez
14) Doris Monteiro: Olhou Pra Mim
15) Luiz Bonfa: Manha de Carnival