LF: Sinatra/Jobim

[fasstrack]

The nice thing about this stuff is that Sinatra stayed Sinatra. He knew he's no Brazilian and just sang Jobim as Sinatra, while helping make Jobim famous in American.There has been a lot of grumbling by Brazilian musicians about Americans not getting the phrasing. They are right, it's very hard and you sort of have to be a native. The way they approach the beat is very unique, relaxed, but ahead sometimes and very subtle. And the English lyrics pale next to the Portugese. But everyone loves it and wants to try it. Sinatra did great, bringing out the songs and holding up way better than Gene Lees' lyrics. I love Ogerman's arrangement's though. He had a lot to do with this.

It's a great study in self-knowledge and confidence on Sinatra's part and mainly it's great music.

[vajerzy]

I enjoy it also. I wish there was more unreleased Sinatra coming out- I guess the NYC Reprise Box is a start.

I enjoy the radio shows he did in the 40s.