João Gilberto – Bossa Nova! (Obi Strip & Bonus CD)

Originally recorded in 1961, Bossa Nova! finds João Gilberto further refining the intimate vocal style and understated guitar rhythms that helped define an entire musical movement. Accompanied by arrangements from Antônio Carlos Jobim and featuring organ by Walter Wanderley, the album is filled with graceful melodies and effortless performances that became hallmarks of classic Brazilian music.

This deluxe Doxy edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and includes an obi strip along with a bonus CD of the complete album, giving you both analog and digital formats in one package. Featuring beloved compositions like “Samba da Minha Terra,” “O Amor em Paz,” “Insensatez,” and “Este Seu Olhar,” it’s an essential chapter in the story of bossa nova.

Why We Carry It

João Gilberto didn’t just perform bossa nova—he helped create its language. His relaxed vocal delivery, intricate guitar work, and remarkable sense of rhythm influenced generations of musicians across jazz, pop, and Latin music. Whether you’re building a Brazilian music collection or simply looking for beautifully recorded, timeless music, Bossa Nova! is a record you’ll keep coming back to.

Track Listing

Side A

• Samba da Minha Terra
• O Barquinho
• Bolinha de Papel
• Saudade da Bahia
• A Primeira Vez
• O Amor em Paz

Side B

• Você e Eu
• Trem de Ferro (Trenzinho)
• Coisa Mais Linda
• Presente de Natal
• Insensatez
• Este Seu Olhar

For Fans Of

Antônio Carlos Jobim, Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto, Walter Wanderley, Luiz Bonfá, Brazilian jazz, samba, classic bossa nova