Falci: Also, regarding Aquarela do Brasil (you updated your post right as I was posting my answer), it IS one of Brazil's best songs ever, though not originally a Jazz standard.. :)
That's a great version that I didn't know of that you shared. :)
Here's one of the original recordings of it, voice included:
Aquarela do Brasil EDIT: And here's a bit of Wikipedia info on it:
Aquarela do Brasil at Wikipedia CptFandango: Thats a lovely version ! The percussion and backing vocals give it that lively brazilian flavour :D, The breakdown in the middle then the unexpected drop in, mint stuff!
Speaking of awesome Brazilian music, this is nuado rodrigues, Listen to the heart put into it, his accents and dynamics completely transform the tune :) It is an old ballroom track called por una cabeza.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjY3VNu271Y