Bossa Nova on a Summer Afternoon

We lost João Gilberto, also known as the "Father of the Bossa Nova", on July 6 of this year.

In 1963, Gilberto went into the studio with Stan Getz and Antonio Carlos Jobim to record an album that blended American Jazz with Brazilian Bossa Nova.  Astrud Gilberto, João's first wife, was also invited into the studio to sing.  It was the first time Astrud sang professionally, and although she was only featured on two tracks she almost stole the show.

Thought I'd pay tribute to João Gilberto by featuring this beautiful album on this summer afternoon.

What the Hell was I Thinking?

Ok, so I'm singin' in the shower the other night, when I realize it's a tune from my childhood. So naturally I call out, "Hey Mrs.17! (Because that's what I call her these days), Write this down! Songs that shaped your life!"

Well, it's hard to pin down a specific tune that made you who you are, but it's alot easier to find one that describes your attitude now.

Anyway, for your consideration:

And how I feel today?:

Tell me where you came from.

Revelation

Musician, producer, engineer, and some would say a prophet too, Lee 'Scratch' Perry is one of the pioneers of Dub and Reggae.  I couldn't tell you how many albums he's made.  If I had to guess, I'd say somewhere around sixty, and that doesn't include the albums he produced for other people.  'Revelation' is one of three albums Perry made with Steve Marshall.  Released in 2010, it includes guest appearances by Keith Richards, and by George Clinton, who co-wrote the 5th track ('Scary Politicians') with Perry.