If you are looking for a "useful piece" to play or study, there are several popular arrangements:
You can find instructional versions for Piano , Guitar , and Trumpet . How to play 'Soul Bossa Nova' by Quincy Jones on the piano soul_bossa_nova
Quincy Jones, who reportedly wrote it in just 20 minutes after a trip to Brazil. If you are looking for a "useful piece"
It first appeared as the opening track on the album Big Band Bossa Nova. soul_bossa_nova