Getz For Lovers

1	Moonlight in Vermont 2:25
2	Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) 4:13
3	I'm Glad There Is You 4:39
4	But Beautiful 4:41
5	O Grande Amor 5:25
6	Alfie 2:50
7	Here's That Rainy Day 5:07
8	Body and Soul 3:16
9	The Look of Love 2:40
10	Little Girl Blue 3:39
11	Para Machuchar Meu Coração To Hurt My Heart 5:05
12	Detour Ahead 3:36
13	Melinda 5:05
14	The Girl from Ipanema 5:22
15	If Ever I Would Leave You 2:13

Barnes & Noble

It’s been told that jazz giant John Coltrane once said of Stan Getz that all saxophonists would sound like him if they could. Apocryphal or not, the comment rings true. Getz’s tone is just that gorgeous; he wasn't dubbed “the Sound” for nothing. The stunning tone was also a key reason why Getz became one of the most popular jazz musicians of all time. This well-chosen set collects some typically superb ballad performances, ranging from the bossa nova of “Corcovado,” “O Grande Amor,” and the classic “Girl from Ipanema” to tried-and-true standards like “Moonlight in Vermont,” “Little Girl Blue,” and “Here’s That Rainy Day” to more contemporary fare such as “The Look of Love” and “Alfie.” The tenor master handles it all with the lyrical acumen and melodic sophistication that made him a legend. Although Getz could also tackle up-tempo swingers with aplomb, those drawn to his ballad wizardry will find much to savor here. Steve Futterman

All Music Guide

This 15-cut collection of Stan Getz ballads runs the gamut from his early bossa hits with João and Astrud Gilberto to his ballad performances with Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Jim Hall. These are laid-back, beautifully arranged tracks in superior sound. While it is not a well-rounded collection of Stan Getz material, it is an essential ballads selection. The price is right and the music itself is truly wonderful. A good buy. Thom Jurek