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Jorge Ben —
10 Anos Depois ... LP 
Philips (Brazil), 1960s/Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great stuff from Jorge Ben! The record features a batch of 3-track medleys that combine titles that Ben recorded over the past 10 years of his career – all blended together in a tight funky way, with that excellent soulful sound that he was using in the mid 70s! The groove is great all the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Africa Brasil (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark recording that is one of Jorge Ben's best albums ever! The album is a perfect realization of the way that Jorge mixes Brazilian rhythms with choppy Afro grooves – and the result is a masterpiece that yeilded some of his biggest tracks ever. Included here is the great choppy funk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Dusty Groove, 1972. New Copy ... $4.99 18.98
A stunner of a record from the mighty Jorge Ben – and a record that catapulted the Brazilian singer to international fame at the time! Ben had already been making magic for almost a decade down in Brazil – and his compositions and grooves left an undeniable impact on the scene in the ... read more CD
Also available Ben (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 3.99(Limited edition of 2000 copies – in a nice LP-styled sleeve!)
Philips/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... $3.99
A stunner of a record from the mighty Jorge Ben – and a record that catapulted the Brazilian singer to international fame at the time! Ben had already been making magic for almost a decade down in Brazil – and his compositions and grooves left an undeniable impact on the scene in the ... read more CD
Also available Ben (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 4.99(Includes domestic obi.)
Jorge Ben —
Ben E Samba Bom ... LP Philips (Brazil), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing stuff! Jorge Ben never made a bad record in the 60s – and this is one of his best! The album's filled with tight jaunty numbers that mix big band samba arrangements with quickly strummed guitar, and Jorge's wonderfully raw vocals – all classic stuff for Jorge, but a style that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Fio Maravilha ... LP Philips (France), 1970s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Very nice 2LP set that brings together a huge amount of Jorge Ben's best tracks from the 60's and early 70's. We hardly need to tell you how great this stuff is, but we should let you know that the set includes the tracks "Chove Chuva", "Mas Que Nada", "Take It Easy My ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Forca Bruta ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
A fantastically soulful album from Jorge Ben – one of his greatest records ever, and a key part of Brazilian music in the 70s! The album marks an earthier shift for Jorge – a sound that's still rooted in the samba influences of the 60s, but which also takes on a bit more soul at the ... read more CD
Also available Forca Bruta ... CD 8.99
Jorge Ben —
Forca Bruta ... CD Philips/Dusty Groove, 1970. Used ... $8.99
A fantastically soulful album from Jorge Ben – one of his greatest records ever, and a key part of Brazilian music in the 70s! The album marks an earthier shift for Jorge – a sound that's still rooted in the samba influences of the 60s, but which also takes on a bit more soul at the ... read more CD
Also available Forca Bruta ... CD 10.99(2007 Dusty Groove pressing, still sealed!)
Jorge Ben —
Forca Bruta ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A fantastically soulful album from Jorge Ben – one of his greatest records ever, and a key part of Brazilian music in the 70s! The album marks an earthier shift for Jorge – a sound that's still rooted in the samba influences of the 60s, but which also takes on a bit more soul at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Forca Bruta ... CD 8.99
Forca Bruta ... CD 10.99
Jorge Ben —
Forca Bruta (orange vinyl pressing) ... LP Philips/Future Shock (Italy), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99 About May 3, 2024
A fantastically soulful album from Jorge Ben – one of his greatest records ever, and a key part of Brazilian music in the 70s! The album marks an earthier shift for Jorge – a sound that's still rooted in the samba influences of the 60s, but which also takes on a bit more soul at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Forca Bruta ... CD 8.99
Forca Bruta ... CD 10.99
Jorge Ben —
Jorge Ben (1969) ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A samba soul masterpiece from Jorge Ben – one of the most brilliant records to come out the fertile late 60s Brazilian scene – and an incredible album that works with the psychedelic flourishes of Ben's contemporaries and a deeper undercurrent of soul & funk! This is one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Negro E Lindo ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A seminal set from Jorge Ben – one that mixes samba soul with more baroque arrangements from the legendary Arthur Verocai! The record's got a different feel than some of Jorge's other work – almost a wider vision of music that ties his usual funky style to some of the more ambitious ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Negro E Lindo (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A seminal set from Jorge Ben – one that mixes samba soul with more baroque arrangements from the legendary Arthur Verocai! The record's got a different feel than some of Jorge's other work – almost a wider vision of music that ties his usual funky style to some of the more ambitious ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Personalidade ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1960s-Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
14 of the best tracks ever by this fantastic Brazilian artist! Unlike some of the other CDs in the Personalidade series, this one's got killer stuff all the way through – really fantastic work from maybe Jorge's best period – and a masterful mix of funky soul and samba grooves! Titles ... read more CD
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
One of Jorge Ben's greatest albums – a groundbreaking blend of samba and soul that forever went onto transform the face of Brazilian music! The record works off the groove set down by Jorge's earlier hit "Mas Que Nada" (which appears on another LP), and takes the blend of bossa, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Samba Esquema Novo ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The start of an amazing legacy in Brazilian music – and a record that really lives up to its title! Jorge Ben completely reinvents the samba here – and comes up with his own new groove in the process – by blending sharp acoustic guitar lines with rootsy percussion – all at ... read more CD
Also available Samba Esquema Novo (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 39.99
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
The start of an amazing legacy in Brazilian music – and a record that really lives up to its title! Jorge Ben completely reinvents the samba here – and comes up with his own new groove in the process – by blending sharp acoustic guitar lines with rootsy percussion – all at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Solta O Pavao (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Philips/Survival Research (Australia), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An overlooked treasure from the great Jorge Ben – an album recorded between the fame of his "Taj Mahal" hit and Africa Brasil classic – and a set that's every bit as wonderful as those two records! There's a tight, choppy groove to most of the set – that mix of samba, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink vinyl pressing!)
Jorge Ben —
Tabua De Esmeralda ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Searing samba soul from Jorge Ben – one of his best-remembered albums of the 70s, and for good reason too! The album's got a slightly fuller feel than some of Ben's other work of the time – never slick, but with backings balanced nicely against his own raspy vocals and acoustic guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Polysom reissue. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Maria Bethania —
Ciclo ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1983. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nicely rootsy little album from Maria Bethania – recorded during a period when some of her music could often sound much fuller and more electric! The album's got subtle help from Toninho Horta, Dori Caymmi, and Guto Graca Mello – all of whom arrange Maria's vocals in a sophisticated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Cover has light wear and a partially unglued seam.)
Maria Bethania —
Nossos Momentos ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1982. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A great little live set from Maria Bethania – one recorded with the lighter, looser sound she was using in the early 80s – and which stands as a nice contrast to her more dramatic concert performances of the 70s! The music director for the show is Gilberto Gil, and there's a bit of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Maria Bethania —
Rosa Dos Ventos Show Encanto ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Maria Bethania recorded some of her best early material in a live setting – and this album is great testament to that fact! Unlike some of her Tropicalia contemporaries – whose live records could sometimes be a bit rough around the edges – Bethania's albums were always very well-p ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luiz Bonfa —
Brazil's King Of The Bossa Nova & Guitar ... LP Philips, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Luiz Bonfa albums we've ever heard! The record was recorded in Paris in 1962 – and it's got a clean lively bossa sound that reminds us a lot more of the catchy early work by Joao Gilberto and Baden Powell than Bonfa's sometimes flowery sessions from the same time. There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luiz Bonfa —
Brazilian Scene ... LP Philips, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little session from Luiz Bonfa – one that features a hip core combo mixed with slightly larger backings – all in a groove that really stands out from other mainstream bossa albums of the 60s! Bonfa's acoustic guitar is set up here with Jerome Richardson on flute, Don Payne on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chico Buarque —
Chico Buarque (1978) ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Chico's strongest albums of the late 70s – a masterful set of sophisticated tunes, recorded with some great guest help from Milton Nascimento, Zizi Possi, and Elba Ramalho! The album's got a slightly melancholy feel overall – not completely somber, but a slightly world-weary ... read more CD
Also available Chico Buarque (1978) ... LP 6.99(Out of print and sealed.)
Philips (Brazil), 1978. Very Good- ... $6.99 8.99
One of Chico's strongest albums of the late 70s – a masterful set of sophisticated tunes, recorded with some great guest help from Milton Nascimento, Zizi Possi, and Elba Ramalho! The album's got a slightly melancholy feel overall – not completely somber, but a slightly world-weary ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a spot of heavy pen, corner bend.)
Chico Buarque —
Chico Buarque (1978) (CD & book) ... CD Philips/Abril Cultural (Brazil), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Chico's strongest albums of the late 70s – a masterful set of sophisticated tunes, recorded with some great guest help from Milton Nascimento, Zizi Possi, and Elba Ramalho! The album's got a slightly melancholy feel overall – not completely somber, but a slightly world-weary ... read more CD
Also available Chico Buarque (1978) ... LP 6.99(Packaged in a small hardbound book!)
Chico Buarque —
Chico Buarque (1984) ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1984. Used ... $8.99
An overlooked gem from Chico's mid 80s period – a record filled with strong and subtle songs, often backed by some nicely jazz-tinged arrangements from Cristovao Bastos! The album's not as revolutionary as some of Chico's earlier records, but it more than makes up for that with an incredibly ... read more CD
Also available Chico Buarque (1984) ... LP 4.99(Out of print and sealed.)
Barclay/Philips (Brazil), 1984. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An overlooked gem from Chico's mid 80s period – a record filled with strong and subtle songs, often backed by some nicely jazz-tinged arrangements from Cristovao Bastos! The album's not as revolutionary as some of Chico's earlier records, but it more than makes up for that with an incredibly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chico Buarque (1984) ... CD 8.99(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has edge & surface wear.)
Philips (Brazil), 1970. Used ... $11.99
Chico Buarque's fourth album – a mainstream Brazilian success at the time, but a record that's still as great as any of the more experimental sides from the time! Buarque has a sense of timing and charm here that are undeniable – an approach to the music that's aware of all the ... read more CD
(2001 pressing, still sealed!)
Chico Buarque —
Meus Caros Amigos ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1976. Used ... $14.99
A wonderful mid 70s album by Chico Buarque – proof that he was still one heck of a songwriter, and a pretty decent singer, despite the fact that he'd grown a silly-looking moustache! The production's very nice, too – with that excellent compressed sound that was being used on some ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Chico Buarque —
Meus Caros Amigos ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful mid 70s album by Chico Buarque – proof that he was still one heck of a songwriter, and a pretty decent singer, despite the fact that he'd grown a silly-looking moustache! The production's very nice, too – with that excellent compressed sound that was being used on some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Meus Caros Amigos ... CD 14.99
Philips (Brazil), 1980. Used ... $14.99
An album with as much depth and richness as the title might imply – a wonderful record from Chico Buarque's newly sophisticated years at the end of the 70s! The set's got a quality that's almost timeless – an interwoven blend of styles that features some of Chico's modes from earlier ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Chico Buarque & Maria Bethania —
Chico Buarque & Maria Bethania Ao Vivo ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic illustration of the live music tradition on Brazil – one that really arose on records during the 60s, and blossomed strongly on 70s records like this – which feel almost more like an event than a recorded document! The concert features a magnificent meeting of Chico Buarque ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chico Buarque & Maria Bethania —
Chico e Maria Ao Vivo ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic illustration of the live music tradition on Brazil – one that really arose on records during the 60s, and blossomed strongly on 70s records like this – which feel almost more like an event than a recorded document! The concert features a magnificent meeting of Chico Buarque ... read more CD
Philips (Brazil), 1979. Used ... $8.99
The classic recording of Chico Buarque's opera Malandro – done with the supervision of Chico himself, who also stars on vocals along with singers that include Gal Costa, Zizi Possi, MPB4, Nara Leao, Alcione, Moreira Da Silva, and Francis Hime. Hime handled the arrangements and directed the ... read more CD
Also available Opera Do Malandro De Chico Buarque ... LP 9.99(Out of print and sealed.)
Philips (Brazil), 1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99 14.99
The classic recording of Chico Buarque's opera Malandro – done with the supervision of Chico himself, who also stars on vocals along with singers that include Gal Costa, Zizi Possi, MPB4, Nara Leao, Alcione, Moreira Da Silva, and Francis Hime. Hime handled the arrangements and directed the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Opera Do Malandro De Chico Buarque ... CD 8.99(Includes heavy inner sleeves and insert. Cover has some light wear.)
Philips (Brazil), 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
One of the strangest albums in the career of Chico Buarque – and one of the best-remembered too! Os Saltimbancos is a children's play adapted by Buarque from original text by Sergio Bardotti – set to music by Luiz Enriquez Bacalov, and recorded in both Rome and Rio! Most of the album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge & ring wear.)
Chico Buarque/Philips (Brazil), 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic soundtrack recorded in the immediate post-Tropicalia years – featuring some of the best early 70s work by Chico Buarque, Nara Leao, Maria Bethania, and others! The cover has a mad image with Buarque, Leao, and Bethania in top hats and shiny uniforms – and the music follows ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Gal Costa —
Aquarela Do Brasil ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Gal Costa pays tribute to one of the greatest Brazilian songwriters of an earlier age – the great Ary Barroso, one of the first to also get his songs translated into other global languages too! The language here is all Portuguese, though – but nicely updated by Gal in that range of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the poster. Cover has light wear.)
Gal Costa —
Fantasia ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Gal's in the prime of her sexy diva style here – singing in a sweet warm style with smooth jazzy arrangements that bring out a whole new side of her career. Obviously, the album's not as groundbreaking as some of her early work – but the quality is very high, and Gal's voice is always ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gal Costa —
Gal (1969) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Heady heady work from the legendary Gal Costa – caught here right at her early best, smack dab in the middle of the Tropicalia years! The album's one of Gal's legendary collaborations with arranger Rogerio Duprat – and it's very much in the spirit of her other incredible session from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gal Costa —
Gal A Todo Vapor – Fa Tal ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful live set from 1971, featuring a very stripped down set of stuff. Gal comes in at first accompanying herself on guitar, then the band slowly joins in, but never really gets in the way of her voice. The sound is spare, and the production rough, and this one has a dark moody feel to it ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gal Costa —
Gal Canta Caymmi ... CD Philips/Elemental (Spain), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Gal Costa sings the music of Dorival Caymmi, but does so at a level that's completely different than his classics – often adding in currents of funk, jazz, and samba soul – sometimes with help from Joao Donato, who also plays keyboards on the set! The record's a perfect blend of modes ... read more CD
Gal Costa —
Gal Costa (1969) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the most mindblowing albums ever recorded – anywhere, anytime! This 1969 set stands as one of the greatest records ever cut by Gal Costa – done at the height of the Tropicalia movement, and featuring a sublime mix of styles that really gets the spirit of the movement right. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gal Costa —
Gal Tropical ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1979. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Light and lively work from the great Gal Costa – a set that's light years away from her Tropicalia experiments of a decade before, but which is equally beautiful in its own sort of way! First off, Gal's vocals are amazing – more expressive and dynamic than in the early days – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the poster! Cover has edge wear.)
Philips/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
One of the richest, most expressive albums ever from the great Gal Costa – a set from her immediate post-Tropicalia years, and one that shows that she's got a lot more to offer than just a wild sense of experimentation! Gilberto Gil is the musical director here – with help from Rogerio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Endless Happiness, 1970. New Copy ... $27.99 29.99 About May 17, 2024
Essential early material by Gal Costa! The record is her first after the immediate Tropicalia years, and it's a stunning blend of styles that seems to draw heavily from changes going on in the American rock scene at the time. The core of the music is still steeped in Brazilian elements – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
A sweet electric 70s session from the mighty Joao Donato – very different than his earlier bossa work of the 60s – and with the same funky appeal as the best work on his classic Quem E Quem album! This set's got a tighter feel overall – very much in a samba soul style, with lots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Escola De Samba Da Cidade —
Batucada No 3 – The Exciting Rhythm Of The Wild Brazilian Carnival ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer early album of Batucada tracks – filled with lots of tight, short, hard percussive groovers! LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Escola De Samba De Cidade —
Exciting Brazilian Percussions ... LP Philips (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very cool Japanese album of Brazilian percussion – audiophile, and plays at 45rpm! LP, Vinyl record album
Gilberto Gil —
Gilberto Gil (1968) (with bonus tracks) ... CD Philips/Water, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
A bold leap forward from Gilberto Gil – his first album recorded during the Tropicalia years, and an amazing collaboration with arranger Rogerio Duprat! The album's got a sound that really bridges scenes in Brazil – elements of older folkloric musics, folded with samba rhythms, folded ... read more CD
Gilberto Gil —
Refavela (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1977. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the funkiest albums ever from Gilberto Gil – a set that beautifully mixes rootsy elements with tighter funk arrangements – in a style that's not unlike some of the 70s samba soul experiments from Jorge Ben! The record borrows heavily from American funk and soul of the time, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gilberto Gil & Jorge Ben —
Gil E Jorge ... CD Philips/Verve, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary meeting of two giant talents in Brazilian music – and a set that's maybe one of the best albums of the decade by both artists involved! The album has a raw, acoustic vibe – the kind of sound you'd expect from the cover photo of Jorge Ben and Gilberto Gil playing guitars ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joyce —
Joyce (1968) ... LP Philips/Endless Happiness, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first album by Joyce – one of our favorite Brazilian singers ever! The album's a wonderfully lyrical batch of tracks – many written by Joyce herself, plus a few by Brazilian songwriters Jards Macale, Toninho Horta, and Marcos Valle – and the orchestrations are by Gaya, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nara Leao —
Manha De Liberdade ... LP Philips (Uruguay), 1966. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful early gem from Nara Leao! This one has a similar feel to her classic O Canto Livre album – in that it's got a deeper approach than some of her bossa work, with a mix of some of the more complicated, slightly folksy styles used by singers like Geraldo Vandre or Chico Buarque De ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Unusual pressing, from Uruguay – with different cover image.)
Nara Leao —
Nara (1967) ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1967. Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the loveliest of all the bossa singers is caught here in some superb arrangements by Oscar Castro-Neves! The set's got a wonderful feel – with moments that are rootsier than your average bossa diva record, and others that are baroque enough to hint at the direction Nara would take a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, but without the plastic wrap around sleeve. Cover has adhesive residue on the edges, pen & marker, and flaky strips on the opening.)
Nara Leao —
Nara Leao (1968) ... CD Philips (Japan), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pure genius – a lost Nara Leao album from the late 60s, and a key piece in the puzzle of late 60s Tropicalia – a set we'd place right next to equally important records by Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, and Os Mutantes! Although Leao always gets cited as one of the more revolutionary ... read more CD
(Out of print 2014 pressing, includes obi.)
Nara Leao —
O Canto Livre De Nara ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1965. Good ... Out Of Stock
Incredible early work by Nara Leao – some of the most groundbreaking vocals of the bossa era! The arrangements are by Luiz Eca, pianist of the Tamba Trio – and backing is by a small group that includes Eca, Dori Caymmi, and other jazz-tinged players. The overall quality of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Fold-over cover looks great, save for a small split on the spine, a small sticker, and a name in pen. Vinyl has deep marks on all parts.)
Marina Lima —
Personalidade ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A host of hits from this 80s MPB singer – titles that include "Nana Por Mim", "Me Chama", "Gata Todo Dia", "Doida De Rachar", "Garota De Ipanema", "Pe Na Tabua", "Essas Coisas Que Eu Mal Sei", "Acho Que Da", and ... read more CD
(1991 Brazilian pressing.)
Ivan Lins —
Amar Assim ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
A masterful effort from Ivan Lins and songwriting partner Vito Martins – recorded with a bit of a modern feel, but still steeped in the richly expressive style of Lins' earlier work. The songs are mature, laidback, and contemplative – gentler than before, with a sadness that ... read more CD
Philips (Brazil), 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99 14.99
A beautiful later album from Ivan Lins – recorded in that wonderfully mature style he developed in the 80s, a mixture of his earlier vocal work, with touches of jazz, and some of the Brazilian soulfulness of the Milton Nascimento generation. The backings on the tracks is relatively electric ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a light sticker spot.)
Ivan Lins —
Personalidade ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A "best of" collection of some of Lins' work from as early as 1970 through 1986. Tracks include "O Amor E O Meu Pais", "Depende De Nos", "Madalena", "Daquilo Que Eu Sei", "Bandeira Do Divino", "Vitoriosa", "Novo Tempo" ... read more CD
Philips/Weekend (Germany), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $46.99 49.99
An incredible album by one of our favorite Brazilian artists! This gem from 1972 is an album that we'd rank right up there with work by Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, or Lo Borges from the same time – with an underground singer/songwriter style, performed in a manner that mixes rock and jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1968. Very Good ... $29.99
A rare gem from this Brazilian singer – featuring a few early tunes by Marcos Valle! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is missing the plastic outer sleeve, but is great overall – and vinyl is nice and clean.)
Meirelles E Os Copa 5 —
O Novo Som (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Landmark work by one of the greatest Brazilian jazz groups ever! This mid 60s gem is the second release by sax player JT Meirelles and his legendary Copa 5 combo – a killer group that featured Eumir Deodato on piano, Edison Machado on drums, Roberto Menescal on guitar, Manoel Gusmao on bass, ... read more CD
Meirelles E Os Copa 5 —
O Som – Meirelles E Os Copa 5 (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A landmark in Brazilian music – one of the best jazz recordings to come out of the country during the 60s! Saxophonist JT Meirelles heads up a crack combo that includes Luiz Carlos Vinhas on piano and Dom Um Romao on drums – and the set bristles with the intensity of the best American ... read more CD
Philips (Brazil), 1974. Very Good- Gatefold ... $14.99
Classic bossa mixed with more ambitious touches for the 70s – easily one of the greatest records ever to come from the team of Vinicius and Toquinho! The record has vocals by both, often layered on top of each other with a wonderfully spacious feel that spreads out beautifully between the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has surface wear.)
Philips (Brazil), 1979. Very Good ... $14.99
A great 70s album from this excellent Brazilian harmony group! Their sound is a different from that of Quarteto Em Cy or Tamba Trio, and their singing is less filled with straight jazzy harmonies than it is some off-kilter vocal lines that weave together and challenge each other throughout the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing. Cover has lightly bent corners, some light stains, and tiny chipped spots at the seams.)
MPB4 —
Canto Dos Homens ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great 70s album by this landmark Brazilian vocal group – recorded with a smooth electric feel that works well for their sweet harmonies. The album features songs by Joao Bosco, Livan Lins, Chico Buarque, and Edu Lobo – and the overall sound is different than their 60s work, but great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor/Universal, 1969. Used ... $6.99
The second set of madness from the legendary Os Mutantes – and like the first, an album done in close collaboration with arranger/producer Rogerio Duprat, whose talents add a new level of genius to the record! The album's got a compelling mix of styles that strikes out on the very first tune ... read more CD
(2006 US pressing.)
Hermeto Pascoal —
Musica Livre De Hermeto Pascoal ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the clearest moment of genius ever from the legendary Hermeto Pascoal – a tremendous album that helped reshape instrumental Brazilian music for many years to come! At one level, the record shares a sound with some of the fuller, richer orchestrations going on in the post-bossa ... read more CD
Leila Pinheiro —
Bencao Bossa Nova ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
There's plenty of bossa nova here – as the lovely Leila Pinheiro is working alongside Roberto Menescal – that famous Brazilian talent from the 60s, who was reemerging in the 80s to help bring back the music with a few key singers! Roberto's gentle groove works wonders with Leila – ... read more CD
Baden Powell —
Baden Powell Custom 20 ... LP Philips (Japan), Mid 1960s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A very cool package of Baden Powell's Brazilian 60s material – served up here in a cool Japanese cover! The set's overflowing with some of his best 60s bossa gems – and titles include "Samba Triste", "Manha De Carnaval", "Berimbau", "O Astronauta" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Quarteto Em Cy —
Quarteto Em Cy Em 1000 Kilohertz ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1979. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A very cool 70s album from Quarteto Em Cy – done with a sound that's quite different than their earlier work, but still pretty darn great! There's a compressed approach used to record the vocals here – a style that takes off from their 1972 album, but has a slightly more electrified ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1980. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really wonderful album from Quarteto Em Cy – the Brazilian vocal quartet who first rose to prominence during the bossa nova years, but soon moved into even more sophisticated material during the 70s! The approach of this set is telegraphed in the title – as the group take on songs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Quarteto Em Cy —
Resistindo Ao Vivo ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful stuff from the lovely Quarteto Em Cy – but aren't they always wonderful? The record's got a spare stripped-down instrumental style, and was recorded live with bossa backing – so that the girls' voices are right out front, free and clear, doing the main work of the songs. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great early album by this instrumental combo from the 70s – and one that's a perfect realization of their mix of rootsy instrumentation with more jazzy conceptions. The arrangements on the record are by Toninho Alves, and tracks include "Tres Tres", "Cavalo Marinho", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a trace of a price sticker.)
Elis Regina —
Elis (1966) ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent early album by one of Brazil's greatest singers! The record captures Elis Regina at a prime early stage – when her voice was raw and filled with emotion, and when she was backed by some excellent arrangements that blended jazz, bossa, and more complicated vocal settings. The ... read more CD
(Out of print, 1994 Brazilian pressing.)
Elis Regina —
Elis (1973) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album from the early 70s – and one that shows Elis Regina really transforming her jazzy bossa style into something far more complicated and baroque! She's working here with her best arranger, Cesar Camargo Mariano, and the tracks feature small-group performances that include ... read more CD
Elis Regina —
Elis (1977) ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Incredible! This album from 1977 shows Elis moving into an incredibly sophisticated vein – filled with influences from writers like Ivan Lins and Milton Nascimento, both of whom make an appearance on here, and backed by some incredible arrangements by Cesar Mariano and his CIA group. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elis Regina —
Nada Sera Como Antes – Elis Interpreta Milton Nascimento ... LP Philips (Brazil), Late 60s/1970s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful versions of some of Milton Nasimento's best songs – sung by one of the greatest voices in Brazil, suitably backed by arrangements that bring out all the warmth and joy of the compositions. The tracks are pulled from different recordings by Elis, over the years 1966 to 1979, but the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elis Regina —
Personalidade ... CD Philips/Verve, Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
By the mid 70s, Elis Regina had transformed from being a simple and strong bossa singer, into one of Brazil's best-ever singers – with a complicated emotional style that ranges with some of the best work of the 20th century (and we'd include singers like Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Jacques ... read more CD
Elis Regina & Jair Rodrigues —
Dois Na Bossa - Numero 1 (aka 2 Na Bossa) ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1965. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
The first in a series of groundbreaking collaborations between a young Elis Regina and Jair Rodrigues – one of Elis' first big albums ever, recorded live before a very enthusiastic crowd! The set's a mix of bossa and samba numbers – often sung in duet mode by Elis and Jair – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elis Regina & Jair Rodrigues —
Dois Na Bossa - Numero 2 ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1966. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A year after their debut, Elis Regina and Jair Rodrigues are back on stage with a second lively set of tracks – tightly smoking material that weaves together bossa, samba, and jazz – all with an edge that's almost even greater than Elis' later studio albums! Even at this young age, her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elis Regina & Toots Thielemans —
Elis & Toots – Aquarela Do Brasil ... LP Verve/Philips (Germany), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A one of a kind record that still sparkles as brightly today as it did back in the late 60s – an amazing collaboration between Brazilian vocalist Elis Regina and Scandinavian jazzman Toots Thielemans – done in a style that easily makes it one of the best records ever from both artists! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1967. Very Good- ... $9.99 11.99
A collection of hip work from this famous Brazilian song festival – with other material by Quarteto Em Cy, Claudette Soares, Guetemberg Guarabyra & Grupo Manifesto, and Mario Teles! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is missing the plastic outer wrap, but is nice overall.)
Jair Rodrigues —
Jair (1967) ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Excellent 60s work from Jair Rodrigues – soulful tracks backed by some larger arrangements, a bit big band samba, a bit post-bossa MPB. Jair's vocals are great – a bit languid, even in the lively parts, in a slightly folksy mode that's really quite compelling. Titles include "Casa ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Missing the outer plastic sleeve, but in nice shape overall. Label has a name in marker.)
Jair Rodrigues —
O Sorriso Do Jair ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1966. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A cool 60s live set from Jair Rodrigues – one that captures his vocals with a raspy, earthy edge that's really great – mixed up here both in upbeat jazzy samba backings, and some folksier moments too! The album has all the great energy that Jair brought to his famous live dates with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Really great work from Jair – samba tunes, as the title suggests, but done with a lively feel, and some nice jazzy touches on the best cuts! The record's got a great bouncy baroque feel to it – and Jair's vocals, as always, are rough and soulful, working extremely well with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
A mix of post-Tropicalia Brazilian rock and some of the more soulful elements filtering through the country's music in the early 70s – and one of the most enigmatic albums by this unique singer! Sergio's got a sound that's incredibly hard to describe – at once sweet and melodic, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Raul Seixas —
Krig-Ha Bandolo (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from Brazilian rock legend Raul Seixas – easily one of the most important artists to emerge after the Tropicalia generation – and a singer with a sound that's as striking as his image on the cover! The album's got an explosive blend of styles – everything from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1971. Very Good+ ... $19.99 23.99
Baroquely beautiful pop from the great Claudette Soares – arranged by Cesar Mariano with a mix of jazz, late bossa, and those cool and groovy styles that were really percolating during the Blue Brazil generation! Claudette's voice is strong and proud – stretching over some tunes with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has surface wear & aging, some edge wear.)
Sylvia Telles —
Amor Em Hi-Fi ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Romantic bossa work from the lovely Sylvia Telles – an album that predates her 60s albums for Elenco, and which almost has an equal amount of jazz in the mix as well! Sylvia was one of the few Brazilian singers of her generation who could work equally well in English as well as Portuguese ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(90s reissue pressing.)
