| Now | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Astrud Gilberto |
| Cover: | Now (Astrud Gilberto album).png |
| Studio: | Blue Rock Studio, New York City |
| Length: | 34:46 |
| Label: | Perception |
| Prev Title: | Gilberto with Turrentine |
| Prev Year: | 1971 |
| Next Title: | That Girl from Ipanema |
| Next Year: | 1977 |
Now is a studio album by Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, released on Perception Records in 1972.[1] [2] The album was recorded at Blue Rock Studio, New York City.[1]
According to the AllMusic review, "Her four songs on this ten-song album show she has a way with a melody, though obviously influenced by countrymen Milton Nascimento and Jorge Ben, and her producer Eumir Deodato. "Gingele" and "Zigy Zigy Za" are exactly the kind of riff-based tropicalismo that Ben and company were making popular around this time. "Take It Easy My Brother Charlie" is probably her best song here."[1] A reviewer from Cash Box magazine noted that Gilberto did not lose her grip after returning and actually improved her witchcraft.[3] The Record World magazine wrote: "Since her "Girl From Ipanema" smash some years back Astrud Gilberto hasn't had too many big hits, but she's remained a superb interpreter with one of the most distinctive voices around. Everything comes together rather nicely on her new album, which also reveals her to be a fine writer."[4]
| Peak Position | ||
| US Record World Jazz LP Chart[5] | 19 |
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