Stan Getz (1927–1991) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his warm, lyrical tone and for popularizing bossa nova in the United States.

Born 1927, died 1991; tenor saxophonist; major figure in bossa nova and cool jazz; influenced by Lester Young; collaborated with Brazilian artists and with pianists such as Kenny Barron and Bill Evans.

User reviews emphasize Getz's warm, lyrical tenor and his fruitful bossa nova collaborations. Late-career studio and live sessions (notably with Kenny Barron and Bill Evans) are highly praised. Reviews recommend several albums as accessible and emotionally rewarding.

For:Jazz listeners, bossa nova fans, record collectors

 P.S. – the rating is four because the album is very good, but certainly not a masterpiece. Have a good summer, everyone.

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 The album is, simply, beautiful.

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 "Voyage" is the symbol of the saxophonist's achievement of perfection, framed by his collaboration (the first in a series of 4) with Barron, with whom he had perfect synergy.

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