This 1957 release found Baxter pivoting from the exotica soundscapes that defined his career to the burgeoning bossa nova scene, years before its mainstream U.S. popularity.
- The album was recorded in February 1957 at the legendary Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, California. It features arrangements by Baxter and was produced by the artist himself. Sauvage Recordings released the album in February 1957, with the catalog number SV-101.
- This album predates the 1960s bossa nova craze by several years, positioning Baxter as an early adopter of the Brazilian genre.
- Critics at the time noted the album's unusual departure from Baxter's signature exotica sound, with some praising its innovative fusion of orchestral pop and Latin rhythms.
Les Baxter was an American bandleader, composer, and producer, and a pioneer of exotica music. He also had a notable career as a film music composer.
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