Luiz Bonfá - Plays Great Songs (1968) [Hi-Res]

Plays Great Songs by Luiz Bonfá (1968) is a masterful showcase of the Brazilian guitar legend’s elegant, lyrical style, blending bossa nova sophistication with lush orchestral arrangements. Featuring timeless standards like "Moon River," "Strangers in the Night," and Bonfá’s own classic "Manhã de Carnaval" (retitled here as "A Day in the Life of a Fool"), the album highlights his virtuosic nylon-string phrasing and warm, melodic touch. Produced by Charles R. Grean and arranged by Eumir Deodato and Nick Perito, the record captures Bonfá’s ability to transform pop and jazz tunes into intimate, rhythmically nuanced gems. Recorded at New York’s famed A&R Studios with engineer Phil Ramone, Plays Great Songs remains a testament to Bonfá’s enduring influence as a pioneer of Brazilian jazz guitar.

Tracklist:
1-1 Luiz Bonfá - Born Free [3:07]
1-2 Luiz Bonfá - Moon River [3:19]
1-3 Luiz Bonfá - Spanish Eyes [2:28]
1-4 Luiz Bonfá - Strangers In The Night [3:06]
1-5 Luiz Bonfá - Bubala [2:03]
1-6 Luiz Bonfá - The Exodus Song [3:15]
1-7 Luiz Bonfá - More [2:53]
1-8 Luiz Bonfá - Somewhere My Love [3:10]
1-9 Luiz Bonfá - Yellow Bird [2:35]
1-10 Luiz Bonfá - A Day In The Life Of A Fool (Manha de Carnaval) [3:19]
1-11 Luiz Bonfá - Seville [2:15]
1-12 Luiz Bonfá - A Man And A Woman [2:19]