Brazil — In Stock
Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
CDs (552) new/used, Vinyl (94) new/used, LPs (92) new/used, 7-inch (2) new/used, Books (1), All (647)
Sort by
Polydor (Brazil), 1967. Very Good ... $9.99
Beer drinking music from late 60s Brazil – recorded live in a beer hall! LP, Vinyl record album
Dubas/Universal (Brazil), 2006. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Spin (Brazil), 2004. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Santa Musica (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Santa Musica/Rip Curl (Japan), 2005. Used ... $18.99
... CD
Indie/Universal (Brazil), 2004. Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Agra (Brazil), 2010. Used ... $14.99
Killer keyboards from Antonio Adolfo – one of the best records we've heard from the Brazilian jazzman in years, thanks in part to vocals from daughter Carol Saboya on a number of cuts! Adolfo leads off the set with a reworking of his classic "Cascavel" – a really wonderful ... read more CD
(Out of print, small sticker on digipack cover.)
Far Out (UK), 2007. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
The return of a legend – and a tremendously groovy little record! Brazilian keyboardist/composer Antonio Adolfo's been making records for years – but easily his greatest albums were those cut at the end of the 60s with his Brazuka group – a cool combination of funky rhythms, ... read more CD
Sonopress/Tratore (Brazil), 2003. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Arista/BGO (UK), 1972/1975/1976. New Copy 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A trio of albums from percussionist Airto – with bonus tracks too! First up is Free – one of the coolest, grooviest albums you'll ever hear from the legendary percussionist Airto – a set that mixes his own Brazilian roots with the electric genius of 70s CTI – all with ... read more CD
Airto —
Latino – Aqui Se Puede ... CD Montuno, 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked gem from Airto – recorded after his 70s years on bigger labels, but a set that almost tops all of them in the end! There's a wonderful mix going on here – a blend of rootsy and electric, and Latin and Brazilian – the former clearly from the placement of the record ... read more CD
Buddah/Muzak (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $22.99
One of Airto's best albums ever – and one that we never tire of hearing! There's a sublime quality here that steps perfectly right off of the percussionist's groundbreaking work with Quarteto Novo! Airto's joined on this set by Hermeto Pascoal – also from the Quarteto Novo group ... read more CD
Made In Germany (Germany), 1988. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A later live set from the legendary Brazilian duo of Flora Purim on vocals and Airto on percussion – but a set that's every bit as strong as some of the best work they cut together in the 70s! The vibe here is nice and lean – as the group's just a quintet, with Gary Meek on tenor, ... read more CD
Rob (Brazil), 2000. Used ... $16.99
A great recent live set by one of the founding fathers of bossa nova! Alf actually predated most of the bossa stars, and began his career as a romantic singer/pianist in the 50s – but the strength of his body of work has always been his bossa compositions, many of which are nicely reprised ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Laurindo Almeida —
Concierto De Aranjuez ... CD East Wind (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Guitarist Laurindo Almeida returns to a bit of his roots here – but he also shows off a lot of the jazz experience he's picked up along the way! The album features Almeida working solo on acoustic guitar – although possibly overdubbed alongside himself at times – and while the ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
Laurindo Almeida —
Viva Bossa Nova! ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... $13.99
A sweet little album from Laurindo Almeida and his "Bossa Nova All Stars" – not a group of Brazilian musicians, and instead a hip set of LA players who really help make the set sparkle! There's a bit more jazz here than on some of Laurindo's other Capitol records of the time – ... (Now Sound, Brazil) read more CD
Also available Viva Bossa Nova! ... CD 12.99
Capitol (Japan), 1962. Used ... $12.99
A sweet little album from Laurindo Almeida and his "Bossa Nova All Stars" – not a group of Brazilian musicians, and instead a hip set of LA players who really help make the set sparkle! There's a bit more jazz here than on some of Laurindo's other Capitol records of the time – ... (Now Sound, Brazil) read more CD
Also available Viva Bossa Nova! ... CD 13.99(Out of print.)
Thiago Amud —
De Ponta A Ponta Tudo E Praia-Palma ... CD Delira (Brazil), 2013. Used ... $6.99
... CD
Som Livre (Brazil), 1976. Used ... $9.99
A great bit of mainstream rock from mid-70s Brazil – composed, arranged, and sung by Guilherme Arantes – all with a catchy and compressed feel that's a fair bit like some of the best singer/songwriter work coming from the American west coast at the time! The tunes here are unabashedly ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Poeira Zine (Brazil), 2021. New Copy ... $34.99 39.00
Author Bento Araujo has given us previous examinations of crucial Brazilian records in the 60s and 70s – and this important third volume shows just how strongly the spirit of experimentation continued well into the 21st Century – as the CD era opened up new frontiers for sonic ... (Books, Brazil) read more Book
EMI (Brazil), 1969. Used ... $16.99
Swingin Brazilian soul from Eduardo Araujo – a late 60s groover that's steeped in the styles of Memphis and Muscle Shoals, but which also has a unique twist that's all its own! Eduardo's definitely in the "boogaloo" mode referred to in the title, as the album's a blend of the hard ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nonesuch, 1987. Used ... $11.99
Lovely acoustic guitar duets by these two brothers, featuring a mix of slightly classical material, and more popular oriented stuff. Includes Egberto Gismonti's "Frevo" and "Baio Malandro", Hermeto Pascoal's "Serie De Arco", Radames Gnattali's "Pixinguinha" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pony Canyon (Japan), 2002. Used ... $14.99
Three For Brazil is Paulinho Garcia on guitar, Greg Fishman on tenor sax and flute, and Grazyna Augusick on vocals. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Lua (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $12.99
Featured guests include Elza Soares, Randy Brecker, Marlui Miranda, and Jane Duboc. CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Brazil), 2011. Used ... $6.99
Mariana Aydar's really blowing our mind since the last time we heard her on record – stepping forth here with her deepest, most complex material ever – an album as rich in sounds and styles as some of our favorite Brazilian material from the 70s! There's this confidence to the ... read more CD
(Back cover of booklet appears to be signed by the artists and inscribed to the previous owner.)
Far Out (Brazil), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.98
A record with an unusual source, but a sound that puts it right up there with some of the most heavenly rare Brazilian albums of the 70s – served up here in a folksy, jazzy mix of acoustic and electric elements – all with help from heavyweights who include Victor Assis Brasil, Mauricio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milestone, 1982/1983. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
Sublimely soulful work from Azymuth – 2 albums back to back on a single CD! Cascades is fantastic fusion from a group who just couldn't miss during these early 80s California years! The sound here is smooth, but never slick – always a little offbeat, and quite different from more ... read more CD
Latina (Japan), 2003. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Milton Banana —
Ao Meu Amigo Tom ... CD RCA (Brazil), Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet later work from bossa jazz drummer Milton Banana – a set of tunes delivered as a tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim, but done very much in the spirit of Banana's best 70s work! The style here is a bit more expansive than Milton's harder-edged sets of the 60s – core trio work ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Milton Banana —
Sambas De Bossa ... CD BMG (Brazil), 1970s/1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tight bossa tracks from one of Brazil's best drummers! We've got to admit, we're not exactly sure when this one's from. Although the copyright date says 1993, we think that this stuff's from the 70s from the production sound – and has been repackaged in a dateless compilation by RCA. The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Milton Banana Trio —
Balancando ... CD EMI/Odeon (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $13.99
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 CD
Milton Banana Trio —
Milton Banana Trio (1965) ... CD EMI/Odeon (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
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 CD
Milton Banana Trio —
Milton Banana Trio (1965) (Japanese pressing) ... CD Odeon/EMI (Japan), 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 CD
Also available Milton Banana Trio (1965) ... CD 13.99(Out of print.)
Banda Black Rio —
Maria Fumaca ... LP Atlantic/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
An excellent album by one of the greatest Brazilian funk bands ever – a wonderful blend of funk, jazz, and soul – and a set that rivals any of the best work coming from the US at the time! These guys are right on the money right from the start – moving through sharp changes with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Far Out (UK), 2011. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
A brilliant new vision for the legendary Banda Black Rio – the pioneering samba, soul and funk combo that broke so much ground in the 70s and remain vital to this day – led here by William Magalhaes, in a mode that celebrates decades of the best Brazilian music, while fearlessly moving ... read more CD
Calypso Producoes (Brazil), 2006. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Cardume/EMI (Brazil), 2004. Used ... $14.99
One of the most striking recent Brazilian albums we've heard in years – a 6 track ep from a group with a really tremendous sound! The approach is spare and stripped down – heavy percussion with rocking and funky guitars – sometimes influenced by American rhythms, but often ... read more CD
(Out of print. This is a copy protected CD.)
Far Out (UK), 1963. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
The rare Latino Fantastico from Rubens Bassini – featuring a range of percussion and overall vibe that blends the feverishly rhythmic vibes his native Brazil with African, Cuban and South American styled numbers with ultra groovy exotica! Bassini is a master percussionist and he's backed by ... read more CD
Also available Latino Fantastico ... CD 5.99
Far Out (UK), 1963. Used ... $5.99
The rare Latino Fantastico from Rubens Bassini – featuring a range of percussion and overall vibe that blends the feverishly rhythmic vibes his native Brazil with African, Cuban and South American styled numbers with ultra groovy exotica! Bassini is a master percussionist and he's backed by ... read more CD
Also available Latino Fantastico ... CD 8.99
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 50.99
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 ... $5.99 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
(Limited edition of 2000 copies – in a nice LP-styled sleeve!)
Philips/Dusty Groove, 1969. Used ... $12.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Benzina aka Edgard Scandurra —
Amor Incondicional ... CD ST2 (Brazil), 2006. Used ... $4.99
Milestone, 1984. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Soaring keyboard work from Jose Roberto Bertrami of Azymuth – done with a sound that's slightly smooth – keyboards that show a bit more of a mid 80s sound, but still recorded with the sense of soul and space that makes Bertrami so great! There's a gently flowing quality to most of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Far Out (UK), 2001. New Copy ... $4.99
New work from the legendary founder of Azymuth! Jose Roberto Bertrami's keyboards have graced dozens of Brazilian jazz sessions over the past 30 years – not only with his famous combo Azymuth, but also on albums by other Brazilian singers and instrumentalists of the 70s and 80s. This new ... read more CD
Maria Bethania —
25 Anos ... CD Universal (Japan), 1990. New Copy ... $13.99
A beautiful tribute to 25 years in Brazilian music by Maria Bethania – and a record that's easily one of her greatest efforts from later years! The album's something of an all-star effort – with guest vocals from Nina Simone, Joao Gilberto, Gal Costa, and others – and tremendous ... read more CD
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99 79.99
Wonderful early work from Maria Bethania – an album that's put together with a very sophisticated sound, and a really powerful feel overall! The orchestrations are relatively baroque – sometimes using strings in odd ways, other times bringing in bits of voices – all very much in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maria Bethania —
Alibi ... CD Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
Strong work by Maria Bethania from the late 70s – a session that has her tightening up her sound a bit more than before, but without any loss of her sense of drama or emotion! The album was recorded with a number of different musical backgrounds, including many small group settings with ... read more CD
Maria Bethania —
As Cancoes Que Voce Fez Pra Mim ... CD Universal (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $13.99
A set of compositions penned by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos – sung by Maria Bethania in a warmly personal setting! The style here gets away from any of the too-romantic qualities that can sometimes mar presentation of the Carlos' brothers work – and instead, Bethania uses her innate ... read more CD
Maria Bethania —
Memoria De Pele ... CD Universal (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... $13.99
One of Maria Bethania's great collaborations with arranger Jaime Alem – an artist we loved as part of the team of Jaime & Nair back in the 70s, and who's really helping Bethania find some deeper space here in the middle years of her career! At a time when Maria had moved into some of the ... read more CD
Ropeadope, 2021. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A set recorded in Brooklyn, but one with plenty of Brazilian spirit in the music – served up in a mix of English and Portuguese lyrics, with a breathy sort of charm that really takes us back to the 60s! The album's more jazz vocals than bossa nova, but definitely has some of the latter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Billy Bond —
Billy Bond y La Pesada – Vol 3 & 4 ... CD Cloud Forest (New Zealand), 1972/1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A wildly eclectic brew of driving heaviness, looser trippiness, and even some delicate moments from Billy Bond – a more freewheeling and ambitious mix of post psychedelic wildness from Brazil's Billy Bond & co! Volume 3 from 1972 is made up of 2 lengthy suites, " Lado 1 – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA (Brazil), 1970. Used ... $9.99
A wickedly wonderful record from Luiz Bonfa – one that has his bossa-inflected guitar style supported by larger arrangements by Marty Manning. The feel is kind of bossa meets 60s easy meets early CTI – as Manning's work reminds us a lot of the larger orchestrations penned by Don ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2003 Brazilian digipack pressing. Cover has light wear.)
EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1962. Used ... $19.99
A standout early album from Luiz Bonfa – one that features larger orchestrations than a number of his other sides, as well as a good blend of vocals in addition to Bonfa's haunting work on guitar. The album's got a full, rich sound – one that takes Bonfa to territory that we'd never ... read more CD
(Out of print. CD is copy controlled.)
Luiz Bonfa & Maria Toledo —
Braziliana ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
Very groovy bossa tracks – very much in the mode of some of the Verve hit recordings of the mid 60s! After the success of the Astrud Gilberto/Joao Gilberto work with Stan Getz, it's clear that Philips and Luiz Bonfa wanted to get in on the act – and they've paired Bonfa's guitar with ... read more CD
CDBA (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Other/Fat Possum, 2015. Used ... $6.99
Deck Disk (Brazil), 2020. New Copy ... $16.99
A really fantastic album from the great Lo Borges – and proof of that long-running adage about Brazilian singers – they never falter as they age, and most seem to be able to hold onto all that made them great in the first place – at a level that's very different from artists on ... read more CD
MCD World Music (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $4.99
Lua Discos (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Case has some edgewear.)
Sonhos & Sons (Brazil), 2007. Used ... $8.99
The first album in many years from Robertinho Brant – and a really evocative little set, one that more than lives up to its title! There's definitely a soundtrack sort of quality to the tunes, even though most of them are vocal numbers – and they work like little snapshots of life, put ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Quartin/Far Out (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
A fantastic double-length set – two full albums of music, essential for any fan of Brazilian jazz – or even jazz in general! First up is Esperanto – an incredible album from one of Brazil's greatest reed players of the 70s – the mighty Victor Assis Brasil – a free-thin ... read more CD
Atracao (Brazil), 1970. Used ... $18.99
A fantastic album from this legendary Brazilian saxophonist – and one that's way different than the usual instrumental reading of the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim! The setting is less of a bossa-inspired one than a post-Coltrane mode – as Victor Assis Brasil blows alto sax, and a bit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(1976 Spanish reissue pressing on Duher. Cover has light ringwear.)
Far Out (UK), 1999/2009. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A sweet mix of Brazilian grooves and New York attitude – an overlooked session from the end of the 90s – recorded in the US by Brazilian saxman Leo Gandelman, with soulful help from a variety of American players – including Reuben Wilson on organ and both Charlie Hunter and Grant ... read more CD
Metro Blue, 1998. Used ... $3.99
Surprisingly catchy batch of modern funky Brazilian tracks from Carlinhos Brown, set off on what appears to be an incredibly well-reviewed solo career, after working with the group Timbalada. The session was produced by Marisa Monte, and it's got a nice mix of funky stylings, Brazilian rhythms, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nucleus, 1967. Sealed ... $9.99
A light and dreamy set of Brazilian vocal tracks – recorded in 1967, and featuring the voice of singer Lenita Bruno, a strong 60s talent with a style that's somewhat like Sylvia Telles. Arrangements on the set are by Clare Fischer – who plays piano, organ, and electric harpsichord in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has bumped corners.)
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99 79.99
Genius work from Chico Buarque – one of his most complicated, sophisticated, and fully-realized albums – a great summation of all the brilliance he'd already brought to Brazilian music – moved forward into new territory for the 70s! The album's of the same vintage as the more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2018. Used 2CDs ... $11.99
A fantastic live follow-up to the Caravanas album by Chico Buarque – and done at a similar level that shows that Chico's lost none of his charms as the years go by! The set's got the man upfront, singing and playing acoustic guitar – with a combo behind him, kicking up the rhythms in a ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
BMG/RCA (Brazil), 1990. Used ... $5.99
Live work by Chico Buarque – a surprisingly nice set overall, and a great demonstration of the way the energy of his live albums almost took over force from his studio sets at this point in his career! The double-length performance features some great musical direction from Cristovao Bastos ... read more CD
(Out of print. Cover image differs slightly.)
Wrasse (UK), 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $11.99
A wonderful collection of work from Chico Buarque – one of the most important figures in Brazilian music of the past 50 years! Chico's initial recordings predated the Tropicalia generation, but along with them, he helped develop a style that continued to evolve and forever shape the sound of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Philips (Brazil), 1974. Used ... $16.99
Chico pays tribute to a host of other Brazilian composers – but he manages to make the work entirely his own, thanks to a deeply personal approach! Styles here run the gamut from samba to sophisticated, often handled with slightly jazzy undercurrent – and backings are by Perinho ... read more CD
(Out of print Brazilian pressing.)
Chico Buarque & Ennio Morricone —
Per Un Pugno Di Samba ... CD RCA/Sony (Italy), 1970. New Copy ... $25.99 30.99
An amazing record – one that stands as one of Chico Buarque's greatest from the 70s! The set was recorded in Italy in 1970 – and features Chico singing lead vocals over backings handled by Ennio Morricone – all in a style that's a perfect blend of MPB with the best elements of ... read more CD
Karina Buhr (Brazil), 2010. Used ... $19.99
The first album from singer Karina Buhr – formerly of the group Comadre Fulozinho, but sounding pretty amazing on her own! CD
(Out of print.)
RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
One of the few albums ever cut by the team of Octavio Burnier and Claudio Cartier – a mid 70s Brazilian duo with a sweet and soulful finish! Both Burnier and Cartier play guitar – but not in a spare, Baden Powell-like way. Instead, they've got a sound that's very full – touched ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Manguenitude (Brazil), 2001. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Heavenly, 2021. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
A really fantastic trio from Brazil – one who work in a very classic Azymuth mode of electric piano, bass, and drums! The tunes are nicely open, and have a tremendous sense of flow – jazz, to be sure – but with lots of focus on the rhythms, which often have this slow funk quality ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stela Campos (Brazil), 1999. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Vinicius Cantuaria —
Vinicius Canta Antonio Carlos Jobim ... CD Sunnyside, 2015. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A truly beautiful tribute to the classic songcraft of Antonio Carlos Jobim – done with warmth, reverence and soul-stirring voice and guitar by Vinicius Cantuaria! The Tom Jobim songbook is timeless, of course, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that one of the finer Brazilian voices of a ... read more CD
(Digipack case has some edgewear.)
Chesky, 1992. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
