This breezy bossa nova instrumental, blending jazz harmonies with Brazilian rhythms, became one of the defining tracks of the 1960s lounge music era and remains a quintessential summer classic.
"So Nice (Summer Samba)" is a globally recognized bossa nova piece originally written by Brazilian composers Marcos Valle and Paulo Sérgio Valle. Walter Wanderley's instrumental version, released in 1966, became a defining recording of the song, blending jazz and samba influences.
A lively bossa nova instrumental popularized in the 1960s, blending Brazilian samba rhythms with jazz harmonies. Walter Wanderley's version is renowned for its upbeat organ melodies and summer vibe.
