Gary McFarland's 1965 album Soft Samba is a concise collection of tunes that leans into the Brazilian-influenced sound that had captured the jazz world. The album features McFarland's signature vibraphone work alongside a tight ensemble.
- The album was released in March 1965 on the Verve Records label.
- Soft Samba was recorded in New York City.
- The album features arrangements by Gary McFarland himself.
Gary McFarland was an American jazz vibraphonist, composer, and arranger. He was a prominent figure in the post-bop and bossa nova scenes of the 1960s.
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