Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Antonio Carlos Jobim’s The Composer Plays Desafinado isn’t just another jazz record — it’s the moment the bossa nova sound found its purest expression. Released in 1963, this instrumental collection of Jobim’s most famous compositions helped define the cool, understated style that would inspire countless recordings for decades to come.
In this video, I explore the album’s musical impact, the subtle genius of Jobim’s arrangements, and how the sound of this record influenced the entire bossa nova movement.
I also introduce the new Verve Vault reissue series — a carefully curated, all-analog (AAA) line of Verve classics and hidden gems. Each title is cut from the original master tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal in Germany. This series offers an affordable way to experience the warmth and texture of Verve’s rich jazz legacy — just as it was meant to be heard.
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youtu.be/r6dANKCyLTY
Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable
-Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-Phasemation EA 350 Phono Preamplifier
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
-Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
-Ramar Record Brush
The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables.
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 The Bossa Nova and Jobim
01:56 About Claus Ogerman
03:25 Jobim on Piano
04:48 The Compositions
05:38 Elusive Originals
05:53 About The Verve Vault Series
07:13 Conclusion
@VerveRecords
Antonio Carlos Jobim’s The Composer Plays Desafinado isn’t just another jazz record — it’s the moment the bossa nova sound found its purest expression. Released in 1963, this instrumental collection of Jobim’s most famous compositions helped define the cool, understated style that would inspire countless recordings for decades to come.
In this video, I explore the album’s musical impact, the subtle genius of Jobim’s arrangements, and how the sound of this record influenced the entire bossa nova movement.
I also introduce the new Verve Vault reissue series — a carefully curated, all-analog (AAA) line of Verve classics and hidden gems. Each title is cut from the original master tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal in Germany. This series offers an affordable way to experience the warmth and texture of Verve’s rich jazz legacy — just as it was meant to be heard.
👉 Subscribe for more all-analog vinyl reviews, comparisons, and deep dives into classic recordings.
Jobim Related Videos:
Jazz Samba Verve Acoustic Sounds Series / Speaker's Corner Comparison
youtu.be/mdUfyaW_miM
Impex One Step Getz Gilberto Review and Comparisons
youtu.be/r6dANKCyLTY
Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable
-Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-Phasemation EA 350 Phono Preamplifier
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
-Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
-Ramar Record Brush
The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables.
#AntonioCarlosJobim #BossaNova #VerveVault #JazzVinyl #AllAnalog #RyanKSmith #AAA #VinylReview #JazzReissue #BrazilianJazz #Jobim #VerveRecords #AudiophileVinyl #vinylcommunitypost
00:00 Introduction
00:49 The Bossa Nova and Jobim
01:56 About Claus Ogerman
03:25 Jobim on Piano
04:48 The Compositions
05:38 Elusive Originals
05:53 About The Verve Vault Series
07:13 Conclusion
@VerveRecords
