Very grooving, especially when you were playing the head in and out. Everything felt like it was right in that Brazilian pocket. I loved what you did with the double stops and harmony of the tune. I need to learn that!
In terms of solo'ing, don't forget the melody--especially for a Jobim tune. Tonal centers help ground your playing--the less, the better. All relates to how you hear everything in relation to the overall tune. But focus on that melody. You play it very beautifully. Try to get more of the melody into your improvisation. Take the notes. Take that rhythm!
Pay attention to where you start and stop a phrase. Listen to the last phrase to inform the next phrase. What notes can you return to? What melodic ideas can you continue to develop?
Write an etude. Keep it simple. Listen to Stan Getz
That said, I have to learn how to play a bossa like you do. Very rhythmic and danceable. I enjoyed that!
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