Now is a studio album by Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, released on Perception Records in 1972. The album was recorded at Blue Rock Studio, New York City.
Reception According to the AllMusic review, "Her four songs on this ten-song album show she has a way with a melody, though obviously influenced by countrymen Milton Nascimento and Jorge Ben, and her producer Eumir Deodato. "Gingele" and "Zigy Zigy Za" are exactly the kind of riff-based tropicalismo that Ben and company were making popular around this time. "Take It Easy My Brother Charlie" is probably her best song here." A reviewer from Cash Box magazine noted that Gilberto did not lose her grip after returning and actually improved her witchcraft. The Record World magazine wrote: "Since her "Girl From Ipanema" smash some years back Astrud Gilberto hasn't had too many big hits, but she's remained a superb interpreter with one of the most distinctive voices around. Everything comes together rather nicely on her new album, which also reveals her to be a fine writer."
Track listing "Zigy Zigy Za" (Astrud Gilberto) – 4:03 "Make Love to Me" (Gilberto, Eumir Deodato) – 3:16 "Baiao" (Luiz Gonzaga, Humberto Teixeira) – 3:00 "Touching You" (Patrick Adams, David Jordan) – 3:48 "Gingele" (Gilberto) – 3:59 "Take It Easy, My Brother Charlie" (Jorge Ben (uncredited), Gilberto, Jordan) – 3:22 "Where Have You Been?" (Gilberto) – 3:05 "General da Banda" (José Alcides, Sátiro de Melo, Tancredo Silva) – 3:36 "Bridges" (Fernando Brant, Gene Lees, Milton Nascimento) – 3:46 "Daybreak (Walking Out on Yesterday)" (Bing Bingham) – 2:51
Charts +Chart performance for Now Chart (1972) PeakPosition US Record World Jazz LP Chart 19
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