Bossa Nova U.S.A. Bossa Nova U.S.A. Since 1955, Brubeck had composed and performed pieces originating from influences outside of the European musical tradition, in which this album, released during the bossa nova craze in the United States of the late 1950s and early 1960s, can be best categorized. It is intended to be "impressionistic" of "the cool wave from Brazil." Recorded through most of 1962, and released early in 1963, the album was designed to be effective on the pop charts. All tracks were recorded in New York City. Five tracks were recorded on the third of January, 1962 in a session dedicated
Blame It on the Bossa Nova Jed Bartlet (Martin Sheen) enter her office to meet her for the first time. Former San Francisco 49ers head coach George Seifert performs the song karaoke-style in a Visa commercial that aired during the 1990s. Jack Mac Ferland from "Will and Grace" sings it too when he prepares his "garlic jazz" in season one. Movie soundtrack appearances for "Blame It on the Bossa Nova" include "The Big Picture" (1989), "Mermaids" (1990) and "Doubt" (2008). "Blame It on the Bossa Nova" is also featured in episode seven of the first season of the HBO program "Big Love". It is playing on