Or is it Bossa in 6? And I’ve never gotten a definitive answer on the genre name of this mostly-instrumental, piano trio, jazz-influenced, lounge-oriented form of Bossa/Samba, which we’re listening to here. Right now I’m resisting calling anything without that very subdued vocal-and-guitar vibe Bossa Nova. Let’s all play with more Brazilian cats and figure this stuff out. Meanwhile, here’s a hip piece from Zimbo Trio. The drummer is Rubinho Barsotti:
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