Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfá – Jazz Samba Encore! | A Beautiful Rediscovery

Stan Getz and Luiz Bonfá’s Jazz Samba Encore! has always lived somewhat in the shadow of Jazz Samba and Getz/Gilberto, but spending time with this new Acoustic Sounds Verve Jazz Series reissue revealed something deeper. This is not just a revisit—it’s a rediscovery. In this video, I take a closer look at the album’s place within that early bossa nova trilogy, Bonfá’s essential role as both composer and guitarist, and the unique atmosphere that sets this session apart. Most importantly, I compare this new pressing—mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab—to a Japanese Polydor pressing (UMV 2100), focusing on tonal balance, space, and overall presentation. What emerges is a version of this record that feels more relaxed, more immersive, and ultimately more engaging. Full written review at Audiophilia: https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2026/4/1/stan-getz-luiz-bonf-jazz-samba-encore-acoustic-sounds-series Related videos: Jazz Samba Verve Acoustic Sounds Series / Speaker's Corner Comparison https://youtu.be/mdUfyaW_miM Impex One Step Getz Gilberto Review and Comparisons https://youtu.be/r6dANKCyLTY Acoustic Sounds Verve Playlist: Acoustic Sounds Verve Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEYEO1n58bC9cH1_ZTzZcToIEHJo95w5j #StanGetz #JazzVinyl #BossaNova #VinylCommunity #Audiophile #AcousticSounds #JazzRecords #NowSpinning 00:00 Introduction 00:56 History 02:07 Jazz Samba Encore 05:06 Comoarison 09:12 Artwork and Jacket 10:17 Conclusion @acousticsoundsks