[andyj45]

The first track of Eric Clapton Unplugged is called Signe. Its a fingerstyle instrumental and I really enjoyed it, even learning to play it roughly. I done a bit of research and found it was a style called Bossa nova. I and very interested to know if any of you have come across any artist/peices that are similar to this as i can't find anything and I feel if I dont strike while the iron is hot(damn motovation) then this will pass me by.

Thanks alot guys, I've been searching for a site like this my whole life, I only realised I had been looking when i stumbled upon it last night.

[allthumbs]

Same CD Layla is also done in a bossa nova style. In fact when Clapton won an award for it presented by Kieth Richards, Kieth said something to the effect "winning for his bossa nova Layla. Kieth held Clapton in contempt for stepping out of the blues. Those two are not pals.

[USGold]

Bossa Nova is a classic rythym--a bit carribean in style---most keybords that have rythym settings use bossa nova as one of the basics they build in.

[andyj45]

So any reccomendations on artists?

Really feel like its helping my timing, technique and confidence.

[USGold]

Not sure about artists but I found this on google.
http://www.bossanovaguitar.com/

[scotty_b]

The bossa is a Latin American rhythm. Check out Antonio Jobim for many tunes (Girl from Ipanema is the classic one), also many jazz standards (Blue Bossa, Black Orpheus) are played with this. The Eagles have also used Latin Rhythms (Tequila Sunrise).
I believe the bossa and samba are essentially the same rhythm for the guitarist, but the tempos are very different.
There is a good book on the subject of Latin guitar released by MIT. May be worth a look.

[andyj45]

Jack De Mello and Tom Jobim are another couple of names I've just came across.

(Thanks for all the info guys, much appreiciated)

[JWing]

If all you know about bossa nova is Eric Clapton, you have missed some wonderful music! Do not hesitate to check it out: a good starting place is allmusic dot com. Do an advanced search for the bossa nova style (sorry, this forum will not allow me to post a URL)

One of my favorite guitarists is Luiz Bonfa. His playing on the "Jazz Samba Encore!" album makes dance, then pick up my guitar and practice for hours.

[allthumbs]

You can post a link after 10 on topic posts. It doen't take long.

[andyj45]

Ok we're on a roll!

Now we need names of Instrumentalist artists.

[737blues]

As somebody said, just Google for it:

If you like Latin American rhythms try also, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Cha Cha, and Jive. There's an awful lot of Jazz based around Latin rhythms too.

[scotty_b]

Eric does another Latin piece called 'Reptile' on his piece of the same name.
Also check out Emily Remler, she does some lovely stuff oon her albums with Larry Corryell , Robben Ford uses rhumba grooves on some of this slower blues grooves, Paul Simon uses the socca on some tunes. Check out albums with Steve Gadd as the drummer playing for Paul Simon.
Badi Assad is a fingerstyle guitarist who may be worth a listen to. Haven't heard much, but she may be of interest to you.
Joe Pass has recorded Blue Bossa, and some other jazz players who have flirted with Latin are Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea....The list is pretty long, but they will give you a good start.
Ry Cooder has also done some recording with the Buena Vista Social Club. Well worth a look at the documentary.
Maybe we should record some latin pieces to post?

[737blues]

Originally Posted by scotty_b

Maybe we should record some latin pieces to post?

Sounds like a mission for Nocat ... should he choose to accept. (he he, sorry Ben, just couldn't help myself)

[andyj45]

Thanks for all the great responces guys.