Astrud Gilberto - The Shadow Of Your Smile - Acoustic Sound Series LP

180g Vinyl, Verve Acoustic Sounds Series, Remastered from the Original Analog Tape

Released on Verve in 1965, The Shadow of Your Smile captures Astrud Gilberto in the early ascent of her solo career, placing her understated, conversational vocal style at the center of lush yet subtle arrangements by Don Sebesky and Klaus Ogerman. Produced by Creed Taylor, the album frames her soft, unforced delivery with gentle orchestral color across bossa nova, jazz, and mid-'60s pop, from the title track to Brazilian selections and contemporary ballads. It marks a key moment in her evolution from guest vocalist to fully realized solo artist and a defining voice of the bossa nova era.

Features

• 180g vinyl LP
• Verve Acoustic Sounds Series
• Remastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog tape
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jacket
• Label: Verve

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Love Theme from "The Sandpiper" (The Shadow of Your Smile)
2. (Take Me To) Aruanda
3. Manha De Carnaval
4. Fly Me To The Moon
5. The Gentle Rain
6. Non-Stop To Brazil

Side Two:

1. O Ganso
2. Who Can I Turn To
3. Day by Day
4. Tristeza
5. Funny World (Theme from "Malamondo")