For those of you who enjoyed Jovino’s recent “Bossa Nova
Workshop,” here’s a take on “Fotografía” that you might enjoy, And for those who haven’t listened to the workshop, maybe this will motivate you to do so. It’s from the 2003 album Duo by Cesar Camargo Mariano and Romero Lubambo. Camargo Mariano is the pianist and Lubambo the guitarrist.
Here’s the YouTube link to “Fotografía” followed by the Spotify link to the album.
Noreen, in her comment in Jovino’s workshop, said: “I would love it if you or Hayden would also have time to transcribe both pieces.”
I share your enthusiasm for all things Jobim, and I’ve found a solution to your request. Check out https://www.jobim.org/. You’ll find nearly everything you might want. Click on “Scores” and go from there.
Here’s a transcription of “Fotografía” as found on the site I mentioned.
And a side note: Jovino has just announced his online course The Piano Music of Hermeto Pascoal. I’d recommend it if your budget permits. I’ve signed up for it. Recentlhy, I’ve completed two other of his online classes–Brazilian Rhythm, a 10-hour exploration as well as an 8-hour look at the music of Jobim. Both were fascinating, and because you can download everything, you can revisit all when you wish. Another hidden gem in the Jobim class is access to his complete Cancionero (worth the price of admission on its own).
Thanks Scott for sharing great information here on Piano Groove. I always appreciate your YouTube links and learn so much from listening to other great musicians. My music education is growing!
I have really enjoyed the platform on PianoGroove. Having such great teachers like Jovino and Hayden is a real bonus.
Thanks for keeping the community forum alive with new information.
Dear Scott,
Thank you so much for the link to the Fotografia Youtube video and the download of the sheet music. I have been trying to focus on so many different new things, I have not had time to take new classes. I will check out what you have sent me. I will also add this to my Jobim repertoire. I love Jobim’s “not so well known” or so often played pieces.
Please add more when you discover “like” music. I am sure I will enjoy whatever you find.
Cheers,
Noreen
Jovino’s most recent Bossa Nova workshop is now published with the light-up keyboard and the in-video notation, check out the final version here:
Tidied versions of the 3 chord charts are available in the “Seminar Resources” section of the page. This includes the Corcovado chart with the introduction harmony and melody.
This seminar will also be split into 3 tutorials on the 3 tunes, and published in the Brazilian section of the site so that the individual tunes can be studied in dedicated lessons.
