"One Note Samba" (Samba de Uma Nota Só) is a iconic bossa nova composition by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonça, known for its clever use of a single-note melody over harmonically rich chords. It epitomizes the fusion of Brazilian samba and jazz influences.
Antônio Carlos Jobim's "One Note Samba" combines lyrical simplicity with complex harmonic progressions, exemplifying the Bossa Nova style's fusion of samba rhythms and jazz harmonies.
Jobim's "One Note Samba" cleverly uses a repetitive melodic motif against sophisticated jazz harmonies, exemplifying the paradox of simplicity and complexity in bossa nova.
One of Jobim's most recognizable compositions, blending samba rhythm with jazz harmony, exemplifying the Bossa Nova movement that captivated global audiences in the 1960s.
A iconic bossa nova composition that cleverly uses melodic minimalism, featuring a persistent tonic note throughout its main theme while maintaining complex harmonic movement.
