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Astrud Gilberto

Born: March 29, 1940

Astrud Gilberto - vocalist, recording artist, composer.

Astrud Gilberto, known as "The Girl from Ipanema" and often referred to as "The Queen of Bossa-Nova," is an artist with roots firmly planted in Brazilian music. Her music has become an interesting combination of the sensual rhythms of Brazil and American Pop and Jazz.

Born in the Northeast of Brazil, in the state of Bahia, one of three sisters of a German father and a Brazilian mother, Astrud grew up in Rio de Janeiro. She immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s, where she resides since then.

Happy Birthday to Dave Liebman, Peter Bernstein, (the late) Horace Silver, and others; newly released music from Ali Ryerson, Houston Person, and More

by David W. Daniels
September 8, 2026

In addition to the musicians named in the title, this week's show features classic jazz from John Coltrane, Astrud Gilberto, Thelonious Monk, and others. Birthday recognition for Kenny Dorham, Clifford Jordan, Lois Deloatch, and other artists with birthdays this week.Playlist Mark Sherman “Explorations"--from Family First (City Hall) 00:00 John Coltrane “Giant Steps"--from Giant Steps ...

Samara Joy and Christian McBride at Summerstage

by Paul Reynolds
September 7, 2026

Samara Joy and Christian McBride Summerstage Verve's 70th Anniversary Celebration New York NY September 2, 2026 Founded 70 years ago, Verve Records was launched in part to treat female jazz artists with respect, who too often had been shortchanged within a music community that was male-centric to an extreme. It's fitting, ...

Classic jazz from Hazel Scott, Johnny Griffin, and others; recently released from Christopher McBride, Simon Mogul, and more

by David W. Daniels
April 7, 2026

Music as described in the title, and additional classics from Cannonball Adderley, Carmen McRae, and others. Recently released music courtesy of Ulysses Owens Jr., Jeremy Pelt, Brian Jackson, and more. Birthday acknowledgements for Booker Little, Dave Stryker, Larry Coryell, and others.Playlist David Leonhardt Trio “Late Night Blues" from Explorations (Big Bang) 00:00 Phineas Newborn ...

Eyal Vilner Big Band, Nicole Zuraitis, Entre Amigos, Leslie Vincent, Chenxi Pan & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 6, 2026

Today's broadcast concludes Women's History Month, but we keep the party going year round with new music from Jack Wood, Eyal Vilner Big Band, Nicole Zuraitis, Entre Amigos, Leslie Vincent and Chenxi Pan, with birthday shoutouts to Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, Pearl Bailey, Jackie Warren, Astrud Gilberto, Mimi Jones, Ledisi, Hiromi, Karen Hammack, Yelena Eckemoff, Vanisha ...

Vocals? Sorta

by Patrick Burnette
July 24, 2025

From time to time this august podcast discusses the jazz vocal arts and opinions are expressed. Heavy hitters like Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Vaughan, and Torme have all been inspected. For this episode, the boys venture to the odder corners of the jazz vocal realm, looking at projects where the vocalist isn't the only--or sometimes even the main--talent ...

Jazz Highlights for Record Store Day 2025

by Kyle Simpler
April 3, 2025

For most Americans, April brings to mind tax deadlines and spring cleaning. But for vinyl collectors, April means something far more exciting: Record Store Day. Each year, music lovers line up early for a chance to snag limited-edition releases--many of them archival treasures, rarities, or long-lost recordings brought back to life. While the overall selection spans ...

Minas - 40th Anniversary Concert, Cake, and Dance Party in Philadelphia on April 11

February 13, 2025

Orlando and Patricia Haddad invite the public for a concert, cake, and dance party, celebrating 40 impressive years making music in Philadelphia. Known for their Brazilian ensemble Minas, Orlando and Patricia moved to the Philadelphia area from Rio de Janeiro in 1984, where they continued to perform and record while pursuing graduate studies at local universities. ...

Take Five with Saxophonist Noah Peterson

by AAJ Staff
January 16, 2025

Meet Noah Peterson While his troubadour days are behind him, Noah continues to have musical adventures. From his many bands and explorations of different genres of music Noah always has his fingers in something. His latest adventure includes his brand new quartet recording of all original music Coming Home To You and the rebirth of The ...

Nate Najar and Daniela Soledade with the Jimmy Masters Trio at the Sandler Center

by Mark Robbins
January 13, 2025

Since the introduction of Brazilian music to the United States in 1962 by Charlie Byrd, artists such as Antônio Carlos Jobim, Jõao Gilberto, Gal Costa, Astrud Gilberto, Gilberto Gil, Claudia Acuña, to name a few, have continued to have a great influence on the American audience. Add to that roster guitarist Nate Naja and vocalist (also ...