Recado Bossa Nova, also known as The Gift, is a classic bossa nova tune written by Brazilian composers Djalma Ferreira and Luiz Antônio. It was first recorded by Hank Mobley on his 1965 jazz album Dippin', which helped bring the piece to international audiences. The track is performed in a Latin jazz / Brazilian jazz style that characterizes the bossa nova era. Variants include the Gourmet Duo Plus rendition The Gift, featuring Ferreira, Luiz Antonio, and Yvetta Uustalu. The tune has appeared on modern compilations such as Jazz Summer Vibes, and there are later live takes like Terry Myers’ 2006 on-air version. It remains a staple of Brazilian jazz repertoire.
