GILBERTO, Astrud

Released in 1967 on Verve, Beach Samba finds Astrud Gilberto in a light, breezy mood, blending bossa nova, pop, and lounge textures. Vocals float over lush arrangements by Eumir Deodato and Don Sebesky, creating a relaxed, dreamlike feel. More pop-leaning than her earlier work, the album relies on...