O Fino da Bossa

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Fino da Bossa

Years Active

1965–1967

Genres

MPB, bossa nova, samba, jazz

Instruments

piano, bass, drums

Biography

O Fino da Bossa was an iconic Brazilian television program broadcast by TV Record between 1965 and 1967, hosted by the duo Elis Regina and Jair Rodrigues. With musical direction by Walter Silva, the program became a milestone in the history of Brazilian popular music, boosting the careers of several artists and promoting memorable shows. The success was so great that it led to the recording of three live LPs, one of which, "Dois na Bossa", was the first Brazilian record to reach the mark of one million copies sold. The program also had a brief run on TV Excelsior Rio in 1964, under the name "Dois na Bossa".

The legacy of "O Fino da Bossa" transcends its original broadcast. In 1994, a box set with unreleased recordings of Elis Regina from the program was released, and in 2018, RecordTV produced a tribute special, bringing together names like Alcione, Gilberto Gil and Elza Soares, hosted by the children of Elis and Jair, Pedro Mariano and Luciana Mello. The expression "fino da bossa" itself became a synonym for elegance, sophistication and good taste, reflecting the musical and artistic quality that the program represented.

In addition to the TV program, the name "Fino da Bossa" also names a piano bar in São Paulo, which seeks to rescue the tradition of MPB and jazz venues, offering an intimate environment for quality musical performances. The space, located on Avenida Faria Lima, features a piano, bass and drums trio, and aims to give space to both established musicians and new talents, keeping the essence of Brazilian music alive.

Discography

• Na Rede da Varanda (2013)