# Bossa Antigua guitar solo

> Jim Hall's guitar solo on Bossa Antigua by Paul Desmond (1964). From the album Bossa Antigua. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Paul Desmond, 1964, from *Bossa Antigua*. Solo by *Jim Hall*.

On Paul Desmond's bossa album Hall's gentle comping and lyrical solo add a soft, airy glow.

Bossa Antigua by Paul Desmond is #16 in our ranking of the best Jim Hall guitar solos. The solo is played by Jim Hall and the song was released in 1964.

## In our lists

- [The Best Jim Hall Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/jim-hall-guitar-solos/) — #16

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Bossa Antigua?

Jim Hall played the solo on Paul Desmond's Bossa Antigua (1964).

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