BOSSA NOVA - THE OLYMPIC SOUND OF RIO DE JANEIRO! This collection contains 18 complete albums from the bossa nova-jazz craze, including two 1953 precursors by tenor saxophonist Bud Shank and Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida, as well as brilliant works in the genre by such stars as Stan Getz, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Zoot Sims, and Coleman Hawkins, among others, and the landmark early recordings by Jo?o Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim which introduced Bossa Nova to the world. Our set also presents 21 bonus tracks complementing the main LPs. Includes a 20-page booklet including rare photos, vintage memorabilia and detailed liner notes.