{"title":"Bryan Daniel McCann","description":"\u003cp\u003eBryan Daniel McCann's work invites readers into the vibrant intersections of music, culture, and history. His writing often explores the transformative power of sound and the intricate stories behind iconic artists and albums, capturing the spirit of artistic innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e realm, McCann offers insightful perspectives that illuminate not just the music itself but its wider social and cultural impact, making his books a compelling choice for those interested in understanding how art shapes and reflects our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joao-gilberto-and-stan-getzs-getzgilberto-by-bryan-daniel-mccann-9781501323959","title":"João Gilberto and Stan Getz's Getz\/Gilberto","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost die-hard Brazilian music fans would argue that \u003ci\u003eGetz\/Gilberto\u003c\/i\u003e, the iconic 1964 album featuring \"The Girl from Ipanema,\" is not the best bossa nova record. Yet we've all heard \"The Girl from Ipanema\" as background music in a thousand anodyne settings, from cocktail parties to telephone hold music. So how did \u003ci\u003eGetz\/Gilberto\u003c\/i\u003e become \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e Brazilian album known around the world, crossing generational and demographic divides?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBryan McCann traces the history and making of \u003ci\u003eGetz\/Gilberto\u003c\/i\u003e as a musical collaboration between leading figure of bossa nova João Gilberto and Philadelphia-born and New York-raised cool jazz artist Stan Getz. McCann also reveals the contributions of the less-understood participants (Astrud Gilberto's unrehearsed, English-language vocals; Creed Taylor's immaculate production; Olga Albizu's arresting, abstract-expressionist cover art) to show how a perfect balance of talents led to not just a great album, but a global pop sensation. He explains how \u003ci\u003eGetz\/Gilberto\u003c\/i\u003e emerged from the context of Bossa Nova Rio de Janeiro, the brief period when the subtle harmonies and aching melodies of bossa nova seemed to distill the spirit of a modernising, sensuous city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e33 1\/3 Global\u003c\/b\u003e, a series related to but independent from \u003cb\u003e33 1\/3\u003c\/b\u003e, takes the format of the original series of short, music-based books and brings the focus to music throughout the world. With initial volumes focusing on Japanese and Brazilian music, the series will also include volumes on the popular music of Australia\/Oceania, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596707905772,"sku":"9781501323959","price":39.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/158a62b3da2339bc762d97cc64b134c3.jpg?v=1777939393"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bryan-daniel-mccann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}