Released in 1962, 'Jazz Samba' brought together tenor saxophonist Stan Getz and classical guitar virtuoso Charlie Byrd for a landmark moment in the genre. Recorded in Washington, D.C., this groundbreaking album introduced American audiences to the sounds of Brazilian bossa nova: elegant, rhythmically subtle, and endlessly accessible. With the hit "Desafinado" and shimmering interpretations of "Samba de Uma Nota Só" and "E Luxo Só," the album's relaxed tempos and melodic beauty set a new standard for cool jazz.