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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a spot of heavy pen, corner bend.)
Helena De Lima —
Helena De Lima ... LP Premier (Brazil), 1968. Very Good ...
$1.999.99
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(Cover has some aging, lightly bent corners, and a small tear in the opening.)
A great album of bossa groovers, recorded by Herbie in the early days of the US bossa boom – and with a sound that's right on the money! The backing's very lively, and the tracks have a tight bossa sound that's quite authentic. Herbie's flute is livelier than usual, and on a set like this, ... (Jazz, Brazil)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & green label stereo pressing. Cover has bent corners and some fraying at the bottom of the spine.)
Pedrinho Mattar/Os Farroupilhas/Vera Brasil/Edgard —
12 x Bossa Nova ... LP Farroupilha (Brazil), Mid 60s. Very Good ...
$4.9914.99
Great small combo bossa on the groovy Farroupilha label – three tracks each by four different artists! LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks through most of the first track on Side 1. Cover is without the plastic outer sleeve, lightly aged and crinkled, with a torn portion near the spine.)
One of the more obscure 60s albums from this lovely Brazilian singer – with backings by Orquesta RGE, on titles that include "Pela Rua", "Recado", "Manha De Carnaval", "So Deus", "O Que E Que Falta", "Hino Ao Amor", and "Castigo& ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s white label Cartaz pressing. Cover has some light ring & edge wear, corner bends.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 —
Vintage 74 ... LP Bell, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$11.9916.99
An excellent little album that Sergio recorded in the US – with a sweet funky electric sound that's very different than his other work! At some level, the album has a feel that's almost like a hip 70s soundtrack – sporting these great arrangements by Dave Grusin that bring in a lot ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian red label Polydor pressing, in a glossy cover, with light wear.)
Milton Nascimento —
Cacador De Mim ... LP Ariola (Brazil), 1981. Near Mint- ...
$13.9916.99
Soaring, spacious work from Milton Nascimento – an album done with musical backings from frequent partner Wagner Tiso, and songwriting help from Fernando Brant – all in the best sophisticated mode of their Minas Geraes generation! The sound is occasionally a bit more mellow than some ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Barclay reissue. Includes the insert. Cover is bent a bit at the edges.)
Os Originais Do Samba —
Pra Que Tristeza ... LP RCA (Brazil), 1974. Very Good+ ...
$9.9924.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has light corner bumps/bends.)
Pedrinho Sampaio is surrounded by keyboards on this late 70s gem from Brazil – and the record definitely makes it feel that way too – as Pedrinho handles a variety of different Yamaha organs and keyboards, plus some Roland strings as well! Yet there's also a nicely rounded group feel ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Claudette Soares —
De Tanto Amor ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1971. Very Good+ ...
$19.9923.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has surface wear & aging, some edge wear.)
A rich new chapter in the career of Moreno Veloso – a set that steps off strongly from his work with the +2 trio, but in ways that are even more personal and poetic than before! The shift is a bit like that time when Caetano Veloso took all his previous experiments and found a more intimate ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album