Amoroso/Brasil is a two-album cd set by Joo Gilberto, the legendary Brazilian bossa nova singer and guitarist. The set includes two of his classic albums on one CD, Amoroso (1977) and Brasil (1981), often packaged together in reissues. Released in 1977, Amoroso is considered one of Joo Gilbertos finest recordings, featuring lush orchestral arrangements. Produced by Tommy LiPuma and arranged/conducted by Claus Ogerman, the album blends Gilbertos intimate vocal and guitar style with soft, sweeping orchestral backing. The album modernized Gilbertos sound, introducing him to new audiences while keeping his minimalist bossa nova style intact. Released in 1981, Brasil brought together three of Brazils greatest artists: Joo Gilberto (guitar, vocals), Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil and singer Maria Bethnia (on some tracks). Unlike Amoroso, this album has no orchestral backing, returning to a more traditional, stripped-down bossa nova sound, with a warm, intimate atmosphere. This compilation (Amoroso/Brasil) is a perfect introduction to Gilbertos later work.

AMOROSO
1 S Wonderful
2 Estate
3 Tin Tin Por Tin Tin
4 Besame Mucho
5 Wave
6 Caminhos Cruzados
7 Triste
8 Zingaro

BRASIL
9 Aquarela Do Brasil
10 Disse Algum (All Of Me)
11 Bahia Com H
12 No Tabuleiro Da Baiana
13 Milagre
14 Cordeiro De Nan