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.
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.