The film Black Orpheus contained songs that inspired this style, which arose as a means to modernize Brazilian music. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this Brazilian style of jazz that is characteristic of samba but introduces new syncopated beats and rhythms. Composers of this style include Antônio Carlos Jobim (“zho-BEEM”) and João Gilberto (“zhʼwow zheel-BAIR-too”).
ANSWER: bossa nova [prompt on new wave or new trend]
[10h] This jazz musician popularized bossa nova in the United States in an album named after him and Gilberto. This musician’s recording of “The Girl from Ipanema” featured an English verse sung by Astrud Gilberto.
ANSWER: Stan Getz [or Stanley Gayetski]
[10e] Getz primarily played this instrument’s tenor variety. Other jazz musicians who played this instrument include Ornette Coleman and Charlie Parker.
ANSWER: saxophone [accept specific types like alto saxophone or tenor saxophone]
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