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An iconic figure of the Bossa Nova, Brazilian pianist, composer, and arranger Joao Donato (1934-2023) created and introduced a new rhythm pattern to the genre. He was profoundly influential, having inspired generations of musicians in Brazil and beyond; guitarist Joao Gilberto, for instance, confessed to having taken the new rhythm pattern from Donato's piano playing.

Presented here in its entirety is Donato's album Muito a Vontade, recorded in a quartet format in 1962 and featuring the great Milton Banana on drums, best known for his playing with Joao Gilberto and Stan Getz.

TRACK LISTING

1. Muito A Vontade
2. Tim Dom Dom
3. Pra Que Chorar
4. Sambou... Sambou
5. Jodel
6. Vamos Nessa
7. Rio
8. Noa... Noa...
9. Minha Saudade
10. Naquele Base
11. Olhou Pra Mim
12. Tema Teimoso
13. So Se For Agora
14. Caminho De Casa
15. So Danco Samba
16. Manha De Carnaval