Bossanova is a musical style evolved from samba but is more complex harmonically and is less percussive. The influence on Bossa Nova of Afro-American jazz styles such as cool jazz is often debated by historians and fans, but a similar "cool sensibility" is apparent. Bossa Nova developed in Brazil in 1958, with Elizete Cardoso's recording of Chega de Saudade on the Canção do Amor Demais LP. Composed by Vinícius de Moraes (lyrics) and Antonio Carlos Jobim (music). The song was soon after released by Gilberto himself.

In Brazil, to do something with "Bossa" is to do it with particular charm and natural flair, as in an innate ability. Bossanova is a cool type of music, my type of music.




Rudy Djoharnaen
Singapore