Stan Getz, Herbie Mann, Charlie Parker, Tony Bennett, Miles, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Byrd, Duke, rescued bossa nova as a source of jazz renewal. Jazz incorporates elements from other cultures without losing its roots. It was the era of cool jazz.

Stan Getz and the bossa nova sound!

‘Big Band Bossa Nova’ is a Verve album by saxophonist Stan Getz with the Gary McFarland Orchestra. It was completed this week in 1962.

The album contained a fine version of "Samba de Uma Nota Só" (One Note Samba), co-written by Antônio Carlos Jobim.

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