The Swinger from Rio


The Swinger from Rio is a 1966 album by Sérgio Mendes. Recorded over three days in December 1964 for the Atlantic label, it features guest artists Phil Woods, Art Farmer, and Hubert Laws, plus Antônio Carlos Jobim on rhythm guitar. It has also been released under the title Bossa Nova York.

Track listing

  1. "Maria Moita"
  2. "Sambinha Bossa Nova "
  3. "Batida Diferente"
  4. "Só Danço Samba"
  5. "Pau Brazil"
  6. "Garota de Ipanema"
  7. "Useless Panorama"
  8. "The Dreamer "
  9. "Primavera"
  10. "Consolação"
  11. "Favela"

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