Frank Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim

The Profile

A collaborative project between American singer Frank Sinatra and Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim. Their 1967 sessions, arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman, fused bossa nova with American standards and earned a Grammy nomination, yielding a landmark in elegant, understated vocal jazz.

Recorded primary sessions in 1967; arranged/conducted by Claus Ogerman; album blends Jobim compositions with American standards (Change Partners, I Concentrate On You, Baubles, Bangles & Beads); tracks were cut in two days; Grammy-nominated, losing to Sgt. Pepper.

A heartfelt review celebrates the 1967 Sinatra–Jobim collaboration, spotlighting Claus Ogerman’s orchestral touch and a misty, late-night mood. It notes the blend of Jobim classics with American standards, the two-day recording sprint, and a Grammy race overshadowed by Sgt. Pepper. Standouts cited: How Insensitive and Once I Loved. The album is praised as a richly atmospheric gem.