Big Band Bossa Nova* is a 1962 album by Quincy Jones that blends the smooth rhythms of Brazilian bossa nova with the energetic brass and swing of American big band jazz. Released at the height of the early ’60s bossa nova craze, the album showcased Jones’ ability to merge different musical styles while maintaining a sophisticated, polished sound. It features a mix of original compositions and arrangements of classic bossa nova tunes, delivered with a vibrant, cinematic feel that would later influence jazz, pop, and film scores.