An iconic figure of the Bossa Nova, Brazilian pianist, composer and arranger João Donato (1934-2023) introduced a new original rhythm pattern to the genre. He was profoundly influential, having inspired generations of musicians. João Gilberto confessed to having taken his bossa nova beat at the violão from Donato's piano playing. His solo career includes 29 albums recorded since 1953. Presented here in its entirety is one of Donato's best albums ever, recorded in a quartet format in 1962 and featuring the great Milton Banana on drums: A Bossa Muito Moderna de João Donato. THE COMPLETE ALBUM + 4 BONUS TRACKS - 180-GRAM VINYL - LIMITED EDITION