Surprisingly, the gentle, easy-going Jacintha picks up the tempo in her first bossa nova session. It would have been so easy for her to mimic Astrud Gilberto but instead she’s singing more assuredly than ever with excellent arrangements by Bill Cunliffe of some of the most well-known classics of the genre. The Jobim favorites are here such as So Nice, Desafinado, Dindi, Corcovado, as well as less familiar tunes like O Ganso. Tenor man Harry Allen turns in some right-on solos and acoustic guitarist John Pisano blends effortlessly with Jacintha. The finishing touch is the magical playing of Brazilian master percussionist Paulinho Da Costa. His contribution truly gives the entire album its authentic bossa nova vibe. After an unexpected delay to a printing problem with the booklet, The Girl From Bossa Nova is now within reach.

1. O Ganso
2. So Danco Samba
3. Dindi
4. Once I Loved
5. Desafinado
6. So Nice
7. Wave
8. How Insensitive
9. Corcovado
10.Waters Of March