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Musician João Gilberto died on Saturday. He was best known for his contributions to 'Getz/Gilberto,' the 1964 album that made bossa nova a worldwide sensation. But he deserves to be remembered more broadly — as a kind of patron saint of understatement.

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TylerFlorence There are so many that will 'not go gently into that good night'. Our memories are the only things that keep these beautiful people alive.

If you are ever feeling stressed, put one of his albums on. You won't regret it. Rest in peace Sir!

Joa rip

Met him and his wife in 1963. Such lovely people. RIP

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