1960S JAZZ

BOSSA NOVA

• Bossa nova was a very popular type of jazz in the 1960s.
• It is considered a mix between Brazilian samba and jazz , and includes a blend of jazz harmonies with soft melodies and textures.

STAN GETZ

• Stan Getz a was a famous Bossa Nova player as well as many other types of jazz.
• Getz is know for primarily playing the tenor saxophone which can provide a soft sound in Bossa Nova

THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA

• This is a song I found that describes Bossa Nova perfectly in my opinion.
• It features Stan Getz on saxophone and this song is also featured in the movie Rio