David Hazeltine Trio- The Jobim Songbook In New York Ltd. 180g One-Step - Brand New - Vinyl LP Record (Quick Ship)

Antonio Carlos Jobim’s songbook has been interpreted endlessly, but David Hazeltine Trio’s The Jobim Songbook In New York brings a distinctly modern New York jazz sensibility to these Brazilian standards without losing their warmth. Hazeltine’s piano doesn’t simply trace the familiar bossa nova contours; it reshapes them with harmonies steeped in post-bop sophistication, while the rhythm section keeps the sway of Rio subtly alive beneath a Manhattan skyline.

This limited 180g one-step pressing is aimed squarely at listeners who care about both performance and sound. The one-step process reduces generations between the lacquer and the final record, giving you a quieter surface, wider dynamics, and a more intimate sense of the trio’s interplay. You can follow the decay of each piano note, the woody resonance of the bass, and the fine brushwork on the cymbals in a way standard pressings rarely allow.

For collectors of jazz piano trios and fans of Jobim alike, this album offers a thoughtful, unhurried conversation between two musical cities and eras. It’s the kind of record that rewards being played all the way through, preferably with the lights low and the volume just a bit higher than usual.