Quincy Jones and Orchestra's 1962 album "Big Band Bossa Nova" captured the burgeoning bossa nova craze in a jazz context, featuring arrangements of popular Brazilian tunes. The album stands as a significant early example of jazz embracing the rhythms of bossa nova.
- The album was recorded in New York City in January 1962.
- It featured arrangements of songs by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Ary Barroso, and Luiz Bonfá.
- The album was reissued on CD in 2000.
Quincy Jones and Orchestra was a jazz big band led by the composer and arranger Quincy Jones. They were known for their innovative arrangements and recordings that blended jazz with popular music styles.
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