GIRL FROM IPANEMA, by Antônio Carlos Jobim. Arranged and performed by Douglas Niedt, guitar

Download the arrangement at In my arrangement for solo guitar, as the melody sings in the upper part and an independent bass part provides support below, a fluid and ever-changing samba rhythm swings gently but continuously in the accompaniment. The three parts are distinct and uninterrupted. Plus, I include a “sax solo“ based on saxophonist Stan Getz’s solos from the original recording. The arrangement preserves the feel of Astrud Gilberto’s cool and reserved vocal, devoid of singerly mannerisms.