The birth of bossa nova

Laurindo Almeida was born today in 1917 and he, along with fellow musician Stan Quentin, is credited with creating the bossa nova sound.  Whenever I think of bossa nova I think of the song "Girl from Ipanema." Somehow I always feel at peace and happy when I hear that song. It reminds me of being on a nice beach on a warm summer day drinking an Orangina soda and being with my family. I can't think of a more relaxing place to be and if and when I'm feeling a bit stressed or under the weather I think of that and it does help. I hope it has the same effect on others.