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Leny Andrade —
Estamos Ai ... LP 
Odeon (Brazil), 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful bossa – and one of Leny Andrade's best albums! The record was recorded way back in 1965, when Leny was starting her career, years before she went onto become one of Brazil's most famous jazz singers. She's working here with Deodato, who did a beautiful set of jazzy arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Severino Araujo E Orquestra Tabajara —
Severino Araujo E Orquestra Tabajara – Serie Depoimento Vol 1 ... LP Odeon (Brazil), Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Milton Banana Trio —
Balancando ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastically hard bossa nova jam led by the legendary Milton Banana – a man not only known as Joao Gilberto's favorite drummer, but also as one of the architects of bossa nova drumming and percussion! The album is full of non-stop drums and piano grooves, and it's a mostly uptempo treat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milton Banana Trio —
Milton Banana Trio (1965) ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1965. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Sublime bossa jazz from one of the greatest combos on the Brazilian scene of the 60s – the crackling trio led by drummer Milton Banana, a really tremendous player no matter what the setting! The album bristles with energy from the very first note – virtually a blueprint for the sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maria Bethania —
Maria Bethania Ao Vivo (aka Recital Na Boite Barroco) ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Maria Bethania's first albums, and a beautiful set of live recordings – with a vibe that's a lot more uptempo and swinging than some of her later work! The style here almost has traces of bossa – a lighter, groovier feel at times than some of the more emotive modes that Bethania ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maria Bethania —
Recital Na Boite Barroco ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of Maria Bethania's first albums, and a beautiful set of live recordings – with a vibe that's a lot more uptempo and swinging than some of her later work! The style here almost has traces of bossa – a lighter, groovier feel at times than some of the more emotive modes that Bethania ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luiz Bonfa —
O Violao E O Samba ... CD 
Odeon/EMI (Brazil), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early gem from Luiz Bonfa – one of the first really strong albums from this master of Brazilian guitar! The music is quite lively, without the sleepy quality that you find on some of Bonfa's other records – and Luiz' guitar is backed by a nice little combo that really keeps up to ... read more CD
Victor Assis Brasil Quarteto —
Pedrinho ... LP Odeon/EMI (Brazil), 1979. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums by Victor Assis Brasil – a brilliant sax player who was one of Brazil's greatest jazz talents in the 70s! On this set, Victor really tightens things up from some of his spacier post-Coltrane albums of earlier years – crackling with a firey approach to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Odeon (Brazil), Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $39.99
An excellent set of lively samba tunes – played with lots of jazzy flourishes, and instrumentation that includes trombone, guitar, and accordion. Our lack of understanding of Portuguese makes the liner notes a bit difficult to decipher – but it appears that Sivuca's playing and singing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, in the plastic outer sleeve.)
Dorival Caymmi —
Eu Nao Tenho Onde Morar ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1960. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Magical early work from Dorival Caymmi – and the kind of record that easily shows why he was such a huge influence on Brazilian music! The album bubbles along with a lively mix of samba and larger orchestrations – Caymmi's wonderful vocals and songs filling up the set with a sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dorival Caymmi & Ary Barroso —
Ary – Caymmi (aka Um Interpreta O Outro) ... LP Evento/Odeon (Brazil), 1958. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Late 50s work from these two important Brazilian songwriters – served up here in a cool 70s package! The tracks have a nicely produced quality that makes them some of the most preferred recordings by the two artists – with strong arrangements that set off their voices nicely. There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue in the embossed cover. Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and is yellowed from age.)
Nana Caymmi & Cesar Camargo Mariano —
Voz E Suor ... CD EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
A warm intimate set by these two legendary Brazilian talents – Nana Caymmi on vocals, and the legendary Cesar Camargo Mariano playing some wonderfully mellow keyboards. Mariano plays electric piano on most of the set, and the album's got a laidback quality that brings out the best in Nana ... read more CD
Chiquinho —
Chiquinho E Sua Orquestra ... LP Odeon (Brazil), Mid 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Lots of lively tracks with accordion in the lead! LP, Vinyl record album
Ellen De Lima —
Ellen De Lima ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Features arrangements from Lyrio Panicali, on titles that include "Se", "Cante Cante", "O Encontro", "Adeus Diferente", "Nem Sempre", "O Que E Saudade", "Nao E Por Mim", "Somente Porque Amo", and "Tudo O Que ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joao Donato —
Quem e Quem (180 gram pressing) ... LP Odeon/Polysom (Brazil), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A gem of a record – one we wouldn't part with for anything! Joao Donato's best known as one of the founding fathers of bossa nova – better known for his 60s work over the years, than he was for 70s electric work like this. Fortunately, international groove hounds picked up on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Quem e Quem (Brazilian pressing) ... CD 14.99
Joao Donato —
Quem e Quem (Brazilian pressing) ... CD EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1973. Used ... $14.99
A gem of a record – one we wouldn't part with for anything! Joao Donato's best known as one of the founding fathers of bossa nova – better known for his 60s work over the years, than he was for 70s electric work like this. Fortunately, international groove hounds picked up on the ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed. 2002 Brazilian pressing – part of the excellent 100 Anos De Musica series.)
Eva —
Eva (1974) ... CD EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sweet 70s grooving from Brazilian singer Eva – a bit of soul, a bit of easy, all styled together nicely by orchestrations from the magical maestro Gaya! Gaya's work here is similar to his best backings for other artists in the Blue Brazil generation – a mix of American pop, post-bossa ... read more CD
London (Brazil), 1972. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A wonderful album from this legendary Brazilian singer – and probably one of his best-ever! Farney began his career as a warm romantic vocalist in earlier pop years, but on this great set, he's emerging as a talented jazz singer, on a level with Leny Andrade or Elis Regina. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, still in the plastic outer sleeve, with some wear & aging.)
EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
Mid 70s and mellow work from two legendary Brazilian vocalists – the great Dick Farney and the lovely Claudette Soares, singing here in a set of duets that include a number of classic Brazilian tunes set to lush arrangements. The sound is very classic – kind of a 70s take on an older ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, unglued seam, tiny peel spot on the back.)
EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99 11.99
Mid 70s and mellow work from two legendary Brazilian vocalists – the great Dick Farney and the lovely Claudette Soares, singing here in a set of duets that include a number of classic Brazilian tunes set to lush arrangements. The sound is very classic – kind of a 70s take on an older ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing. Cover has light wear, tiny sticker.)
Odeon/El (UK), Late 50s. Used ... $9.99
Pure bossa magic – and a wonderful illustration of why the early music of Joao Gilberto was so tremendous! (Actually, all of his music is tremendous, but that seems to be especially the case here!) The tracks are all fantastic – breezy, breathy, and almost effortlessly sung throughout ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Joao Gilberto & Others —
O Amor O Sorriso E A Flor (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Odeon/El (UK), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album of Joao Gilberto's early bossa tracks from Brazil – loaded up here with various numbers from other great Brazilian stars! The original one of the first few that he ever recorded, and it's a masterpiece of understatement, recorded with arrangements by a young Antonio Carlos ... read more CD
Egberto Gismonti —
No Caipira ... LP Odeon/EMI (Brazil), 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Egberto Gismonti's fantastic records from the seventies, and is waaaay better than anything he did for an American label. It's a wild mix of strident jazz and odd "experimental" moments, with a lot of joy and a lot of wonderful emotions running through all the tracks. The album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the textured inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear, sticker spot, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
Golden Boys —
Alguem Na Multidao ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1966. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Groovy 60s work from The Golden Boys – done in a male quartet mode that's clearly influenced by American and British pop of the time! Tunes include a few great Beatles covers that are worth the price of the album alone – "I Need You" and "Yesterday" – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Golden Boys —
Pensando Nela ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1967. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
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Jongo Trio —
Jongo Trio (1972) ... CD EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The rare second album by the Jongo Trio – a fantastic bossa group who mixed together vocals and keyboards with stunning magic! The trio's approach is similar to that of the more famous Tamba Trio – in that the three members groove on keyboards, bass, and percussion – while also ... read more CD
Ivan Lins —
Novo Tempo ... CD EMI/Odeon (Japan), 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album by Ivan Lins – truly one of his greatest records, and a real gem that stands out as one of the best in his already-excellent catalog! The set has Ivan stepping out strongly from his sound of the 70s – working with Gilson Peranzzetta in a set of arrangements that have ... read more CD
EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1976. Near Mint- ... $29.99
An ambitious mix of rootsy samba and soaring orchestrations – one of the strongest 70s albums by Clara Nunes, and set to arrangements by Francis Hime, Nelsinho, and Maestro Gaya! The record manages to sit on both sides of a sound with tremendous ease – never getting bogged down in its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later Brazilian pressing on Standard, in a non-gatefold cover. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and bent sides and corners.)
Clara Nunes —
Clara Morena ... LP Odeon (Brazil), Late 1970s/Early 1980s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Cover has a price code sticker in back and is lightly bent near the spine.)
Odeon (Brazil), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Fantastic big band work from Luiz Arruda Paes – one of Brazil's most captivating orchestra leaders in the 60s, and an artist who really kept pace with some of the changes going on in his country's music. This record is most famous for Paes' incredible reading of Edu Lobo's "Upa ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, in the plastic sleeve!)
Quarteto Em Cy —
Quarteto Em Cy (1972) ... CD Odeon/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic 70s album from this legendary harmony quartet – a female group that first emerged during the bossa generation in 60s Brazil, but who seem to hit an even more sublime sound with this rare gem from 1972! The setting is kind of post-bossa – maybe in the territory that Marcos ... read more CD
Wilson Simonal —
Tem Algo Mais ... LP Odeon/Honey Pie (UK), 1963. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic early bossa session from Wilson Simonal! His deep soulful voice is in perfect form – and it sounds super next to sweet lilting arrangements by the great Lyrio Panicalli – who uses larger orchestrations to open up that soulful side of Wilson's vocals – the sort that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Claudette Soares —
Voce ... LP Odeon/EMI (Brazil), 1974. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Dreamy 70s magic from singer Claudette Soares – recorded with arrangements that have a sweeter, sometimes more electric feel than before – and which step out with some grooving touches on the best numbers! The style's almost a bit like some of the best European female work of the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the spine & bottom seam, some light wear.)
Odeon (Brazil), 1969. Good ... $6.99
The rare 3rd album of samba tunes cut by the team of Elza Soares and Miltino – done in a lively, playful style that has the two of them trading vocals on some longer numbers – then moving off into some solo material on their own. Backings are upbeat and jazzy, handled by Nelsinho, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, without the plastic outer wrap. Cover has tape remnant on all sides, some wear & aging. Labels have some wear & pen.)
Odeon/Life Goes On, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99 About April 20, 2024
An incredible early album by this legendary Brazilian band with a strong late 60s/early 70s progressive flair! While not as countercultural as Os Mutantes or other Tropicalia artists, Som Imaginario shared with them a sense of pure musical inventiveness, and a love of psychedelic flourishes – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Taiguara —
Piano E Viola ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Stunning work from this legendary Brazilian artist – a post-Tropicalia figure who brings in a slight touch of prog, but definitely pushes the boundaries of MPB too! Gaya provides some wonderful arrangements, as does Eduardo Souto Neto – and Taiguara plays both electric and acoustic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Includes the original plastic sleeve, which has some light wear.)
EMI/Odeon (Brazil), Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Edgey pop work from the enigmatic singer Taiguara – a bit sweet, a bit baroque, and one of those talents who was secretly helping to push Brazilian pop into the next level! The album features Taiguara's hits, and is a bit less experimental than some of his non-single album cuts – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing – nice and clean!)
Taiguara —
Viagem ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1970. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A pretty cool record from singer Taiguara – an artist who normally worked in more romantic pop formats in Brazil, but who here has caught a bit of the groovy sound that was showing up on some of the excellent Odeon albums at the time. Part of this is thanks to Gaya, who handled the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marcos Valle —
Mustang Cor De Sangue ... CD Odeon/Elemental (Spain), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever by the legendary Marcos Valle – a set of pure genius that's beyond description – easily one of the key records that's got him so well-remembered in recent years! The record takes Valle's earlier bossa style, and filters it through a late 60s sense of ... read more CD
Marcos Valle —
Vento Sul ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A holy grail! This is one of Marcos Valle's best-ever albums – and it's certainly the one to best realize the larger scope he was heading for in the years after the bossa – that sublime mix of jazz and more expansive arrangements – a perfect fit for the growing sophistication of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marcos Valle, Taiguara, & Others —
III Festival Internacional Da Cancao Popular Vol 3 ... LP Odeon (Brazil), 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A groundbreaking moment in Brazilian pop culture! The 3rd International Festival of Song in Rio was fraught with controversy – Brazilian music was at a crossroads, and the new experiments of some of the younger groups didn't really sit well with the more conservative audiences in the country ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original plastic sleeve, which is nice.)
Odeon (Brazil), 1968. Fair ... $4.99
Great stuff from Walter Wanderley – and a refreshing change from his work on Verve! The record's dated 1968, but we're kind of guessing that the tracks date from earlier years – although we're not sure. Most of the material's as sophisticated as anything Walter was cutting in the US ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with the plastic outer sleeve with a split spine, surface wear & aging. Vinyl plays with some crackles.)
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