This album was released in 1963 by Verve Records and features the collaboration between Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida. It was produced by Norman Granz and recorded at Verve studios in New York.
The record is a milestone in the fusion of jazz with bossa nova, anticipating the success of the Getz/Gilberto album. It includes compositions by Almeida and Brazilian standards, focusing on the interaction between Getz's tenor sax and Almeida's classical guitar.
Although it did not achieve the fame of Getz/Gilberto, this album is recognized for its refined blend of samba and jazz, and for showcasing Getz's versatility in the context of Brazilian music. The original recording was in mono and stereo.