23 moments
Birth in Salvador
· Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Astrud Evangelina Weinert was born in Salvador, Bahia.
Family relocation to Copacabana
· Avenida Atlântica, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Her family relocated from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro and lived on Avenida Atlântica in Copacabana. The avenue address is not further specified; coordinates represent central Avenida Atlântica in Copacabana.
Home in Ipanema after marriage
· Rua Visconde de Pirajá, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
After marrying João Gilberto in early 1960, she and João settled in an apartment on Rua Visconde de Pirajá in Ipanema. The source gives an early-1960 marriage and residence but no street number; coordinates are representative of Rua Visconde de Pirajá.
First public performance
· Teatro de Arena Carvalho Netto, UFRJ Praia Vermelha campus, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gilberto made her public-performance debut at the bossa nova festival A noite do amor, do sorriso e da flor, singing two songs with João Gilberto. The venue was then the Faculdade de Arquitetura amphitheater, now Teatro de Arena Carvalho Netto.
Getz/Gilberto recording, first session
· A & R Recording Studios, New York City, New York, United States
She participated in the first day of the New York sessions for Getz/Gilberto, singing on “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Corcovado.” Coordinates represent the historic A & R studio location on West 48th Street.
Getz/Gilberto recording, second session
· A & R Recording Studios, New York City, New York, United States
Gilberto remained at A & R Recording Studios for the completed second day of the landmark Getz/Gilberto sessions. Coordinates represent the historic A & R studio location on West 48th Street.
Return to Rio after European tour
· Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
After accompanying João Gilberto for part of his European tour, she returned alone to Rio de Janeiro amid the breakdown of their marriage. The source identifies Rio but not a specific arrival point or residence.
Live recording at Café Au Go Go
· Café Au Go Go, Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, United States
She performed vocals with the New Stan Getz Quartet at Café Au Go Go; material from the concert was released on Getz Au Go Go. Coordinates represent the former Café Au Go Go site at 152 Bleecker Street.
Carnegie Hall concert recording
· Carnegie Hall, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Gilberto sang in the Stan Getz concert at Carnegie Hall that supplied tracks for Getz Au Go Go.
Divorce press conference
· Mexico
Gilberto and João Gilberto publicly announced their divorce at a specially arranged press conference in Mexico. The source names Mexico but does not identify a city; coordinates are a representative national point.
Return performance in São Paulo
· São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
She performed in São Paulo in her first Brazilian appearance after permanently relocating to the United States. No venue or more precise date is provided.
Arrival at London Airport
· London Airport (now Heathrow Airport), London, England, United Kingdom
A contemporaneous editorial photograph documents Gilberto arriving at London Airport during her early international solo career. The published photograph caption supports month-level precision only.
Settlement on Philadelphia Main Line
· Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication · file After marrying Nick Lasorsa, Gilberto settled in Lower Merion Township in Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs. Coordinates represent Lower Merion Township rather than a private residence.
Van Gelder Studio session
· Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
Wikimedia Commons · Public domain / Arquivo Nacional Collection · file Gilberto recorded the opening session for Gilberto with Turrentine at Van Gelder Studio.
Van Gelder Studio final session
· Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
Gilberto returned to Van Gelder Studio for the final documented session date of Gilberto with Turrentine.
Club performance at Charlie's
· Charlie's, Washington, D.C., United States
A Washington Post review documented Gilberto performing with her group at Charlie's during her return to club appearances. The review establishes a November 1980 appearance but does not provide Charlie's street address; coordinates represent central Washington, D.C.
Seventh Avenue South performance
· Seventh Avenue South, Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, United States
Gilberto performed at Seventh Avenue South with Mitch Forman and Emily Remler during her New York club-circuit return. Coordinates represent the former club at 21 Seventh Avenue South.
Paradiso concert
· Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Gilberto appeared at Paradiso in Amsterdam during an international performance period concentrated in Europe and Japan. The Paradiso archive identifies Gilberto and the concert date; it does not provide a set list or accompanying personnel.
De Doelen concert
· De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Gilberto and her group performed at De Doelen in Rotterdam on a European tour leg. The institutional venue archive lists the concert under Gilberto's name.
New Morning concert
· New Morning, Paris, France
Gilberto performed at the New Morning jazz club in Paris one week after the Rotterdam engagement. The New Morning archive also lists a second Astrud Gilberto date on December 9, 1988.
Hershey Hotel engagement
· Hershey Hotel, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Promoter David Gold booked Gilberto for three nights at the Hershey Hotel on South Broad Street in Philadelphia. The source provides the year and venue area but not the three engagement dates or a street number.
Recording Jungle in South Philadelphia
· Indre Studios, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Gilberto made the recordings for Jungle, her final album, at Indre Studios on Darien Street in South Philadelphia. The source identifies Darien Street but not a studio number; coordinates are representative of South Philadelphia.
Death at home in Philadelphia
· Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Gilberto died at her Philadelphia home at age 83. Coordinates represent Philadelphia because the private home address is not published.