Marcos Valle Hot + Rio 2", proceeds from the sales of which were donated to fight AIDS/HIV. Valle continues to perform in Brazil and throughout Europe. Marcos Valle Marcos Kostenbader Valle (born 14 September 1943 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian singer, instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. He has produced works in many musical styles, including bossa nova, samba, and fusions of rock, soul, jazz, and dance music with Brazilian styles. Valle's talent was evident from his high school years, which coincided with the explosion of the bossa nova movement in Rio. His classmates included future legends such as Edu Lobo
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