This iconic music innovator died July 6. His masterful melding
of modern structures, South American rhythms, combined with lyrics by Jobim and that haunting, wonderful voice of his sister Astrid (Girl from Ipanema)changed my entire outlook on music and shaped my next 50 years. Add Stan Getz and all those wonderful Sergio Mendez tunes. One listen, and I added classical Brazilian guitar to every gig.


The world is a better place because of his brilliance.


Russ

R. I. P.

What an influence on the music played from the early 60s to today ... with the band in NY our 'cocktail hour' music was 90% Bossa Nova ... Even today my restaurant gigs feature a great deal of his music ...
RIP

Well said, Russ:

A style of Music created that will last forever. RIP, Joao.

So very sad. But we will always celebrate his music.

Indeed Nigel, R.I.P.
I love listening to and playing the whole Bossa style!!! One of my favs . . .

RIP! Add me to list of Bossa fans!