First released on Riverside in 1963, the album was reissued on Capitol Records several times with different covers and titles.

[2] The Allmusic review by Al Campbell awarded the album 2 stars and states: "Unfortunately this release contains little fire, as Adderley didn't get much rehearsal time with these musicians.

Combined with the repetitious nature of the Bossa Nova these proceedings can get tedious.

"[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "Cannonball's Bossa Nova finds Adderley on a Brazilian vacation, with some of the local talent.

Little more than a sweet-natured excursion into some of the indigenous music, it's a pleasing diversion."