About Samba-jazz
Samba-jazz is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of jazz and samba.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Astrud Gilberto and Jorge Ben.
From Wikipedia
Samba-jazz or jazz samba is an instrumental subgenre of samba that emerged in the bossa nova ambit in the late 1950s and early 1960s in Brazil.
The style consolidated the approach of Brazilian samba with American jazz, especially bebop and hard bop, jazzy styles quite experienced by Brazilian musicians in scope of gafieiras and nightclubs especially in Rio de Janeiro. Having its initial formation based on the piano, the double bass and the drums, samba-jazz gradually absorbed broader musical instruments.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Samba-jazz.
Key artists
- Astrud Gilberto
- Jorge Ben
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Samba-jazz?
Samba-jazz is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of jazz and samba.
Where and when did Samba-jazz originate?
Samba-jazz originated in Brazil.
Who are famous Samba-jazz artists?
Astrud Gilberto and Jorge Ben.