Ponch Power Album: João Gilberto // Chega de Saudade

João Gilberto is the godfather and master deliver of bossa nova. His 1959 debut album Chega de Saudade is considered the launch point for the Brazilian percussion-melodic samba genre.

Gilberto does not use his guitar for bringing Zeus like power. He uses it in an angelic soft bop to the already beautiful vacation music. This music should be going through Hugh Hefner and James Bond's minds at all time.

If you want to sit back and relax and 'wait til the time is right' flip the switch with this must have.

1) Chega de Saudade
2) Lobo Bobo
3) Brigas, Nunca Mais
4) Hô-Ba-La-La
5) Saudade Fez Um Samba
6) Maria Ninguem
7) Desafinado
8) Rosa Morena
9) Morena Boca de Ouro
10) Bim Bom
11) Aos Pés da Cruz
12) É Luxo Só

Bonus Fact: Chega de Saudade was made an inaugural member of the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame.