Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto – 'Getz/Gilberto'

Best paired with: Ceviche, tortilla chips, and a pina colada
 

Everything about this record is light, refreshing, and tropical. A simple idea with an incredible, elegant execution — kind of like a nice ceviche.

The major instigator of bringing the good vibes of bossa nova to the forefront of American jazz, Getz/Gilberto is a must-have in your mood-music repertoire. With classics like "The Girl from Ipanema," these songs are best enjoyed from the small, slightly distant speakers of a thatched-roof bar overlooking the ocean.

Getz/Gilberto - 1963 - 01 The Girl From Ipanema http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getz/Gilberto