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Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
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Francesca Ajmar with Hector Costita Bisignani —
Estrada Do Sol ... CD 
Abeat (Italy), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99
Vocal jazz meets Brazilian songs – in a very beautiful performance that not only spotlights the strong lead vocals of Francesca Ajmar, but which also includes stunning work on tenor sax from the great Hector Costita! We love Hector's performances on Brazilian albums from decades back, and ... (Vocalists, Brazil) read more CD
World Pacific, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A landmark set of recordings cut for the Pacific Jazz label in the early 50s, and supposedly a major influence on the early bossa artists in Brazil! The tracks were cut by a quartet led by LA altoist Bud Shank, and featuring Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida, who was living in LA at the time. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(PAUSA pressing in a non-gatefold cover.)
Retoque (Brazil), 1988. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Luciano Alves plays a variety of keyboards – with help from Jose Carlos Ramos on saxes and Pepeu Gomes on guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Lira Paulistana (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
An obscure Brazilian indie set from the 80s – with titles that include "Cine Cassino", "Coracao Cometa", "Asa Linda", "Meg Magia", "Estrela Do Mar", "Quando A Pororoca Pegar Fogo", and "Fios Da Light". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), 1962. New Copy ... $18.99
Wonderfully weird bossa organ from the lesser-known Ely Arcoverde – a record that stands in nice contrast to better-known 60s Brazilian organ sessions from Walter Wanderley and Ed Lincoln! The rhythms are often in a samba mode – arranged by Waldemiro Lemke – but Ely's got a way ... read more CD
Favorite (France), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99
Completely Sublime work from Lucas Arruda – an artist we love more and more with each new record – and one that we can't believe isn't a huge global success by this point! Lucas has a way of mixing together older Brazilian modes – a bit of funk, a bit of jazz, and plenty of soul ... read more CD
Also available Onda Nova ... LP 26.99
Favorite (France), 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99
Completely Sublime work from Lucas Arruda – an artist we love more and more with each new record – and one that we can't believe isn't a huge global success by this point! Lucas has a way of mixing together older Brazilian modes – a bit of funk, a bit of jazz, and plenty of soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Onda Nova ... CD 18.99
Far Out (Brazil), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
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
Atlantic/Polysom (Brazil), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An incredible little record – and the set where it really all comes together for this legendary funky jazz group! Azymuth were already great on their debut, although maybe a little experimental at times – but here, they really find the soulful groove that later got them big fame on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
CID/Far Out (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
A very weird record – and an odd parody of both Os Novos Baianos and Caetano Veloso! The album's recorded live, and it's very much in the spirit of early work by Os Novos Baianos – with loads of tunes that have a funky samba style, with some nice rough touches – but there's also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Odeon (Brazil), Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
Moody grooves, with a vibe that's almost more like small combo Latin at times – echoey piano, guitar, percussion, and accordion – mostly instrumental, with occasional vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original pressing!)
Banda Black Rio/
Mr Bongo (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
Two killer slices of Brazilian funk! The instrumental "Miss Cheryl" is one of the trademark tunes of Banda Black Rio – a cut with these sharp, jazzy changes that are completely amazing – and which easily have BBR rivaling the sound of Earth Wind & Fire at their best! The ... (Funky 45's, Brazil) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polygram/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
A freaky little solo album by Arnaldo Baptista of Os Mutantes – a set that's every bit as wild as you might guess from the cover! The album was recorded right after the first few classics by Os Mutantes – in 1974 – and Baptista wrote all of the songs, except for one, which lists ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Zoho, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Philips (Brazil), Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), 1966. New Copy ... $9.99
The Bells serve up a great blend of garage rock modes and Brazilian elements on this debut album from the 60s – a sweet small combo style that's heavy on swirling organ lines and echoey guitar! As with some of the other jovem guarda groups of the period, these guys lean heavily on influences ... read more CD
WEA/Tropical Storm, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Jorge Ben continues to take his samba soul groove into the future – working here on a sweet 90s variation of his earlier mode, complete with his own wonderfully soulful vocals in the lead! Instrumentation is a bit more electronic, but as with most Brazilian soul from the time, there's a lot ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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!)
Warner (Brazil), 1963/Late 80s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
2CDs worth of work by Jorge Ben – featuring hits from the Warner years on one CD, plus a whole CD worth of rare material! The hits are all from the 90s – and include "Pega Ela De Montao", "Dzarm" (in 2 mixes), "Alcohol", "W Brasil", "Salve ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Brazil), 1960s/Early 70s/Mid 90s. New Copy 2CD ... $9.99
A great set that features mostly material from Jorge's classic early years at Philips – plus a few more titles of recent vintage! The early stuff's the best, though – and it ranges from driving soulful bossa, to some of the experimental funky styles that Joao used during the early 70s. ... read more CD
Jorge Ben —
Samba Esquema Novo (Japanese pressing) ... CD Universal/Mercury (Japan), 1963. Used ... $9.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Jorge Ben —
Silencio No Brooklin ... LP Rozenblit/Audio Clarity (UK), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
A fantastic early album from Jorge Ben – and one that's also a bit obscure, given that it was one of the few that he didn't cut for Philips Records during the first decade of his career! The album's one of Jorge's most upbeat, most lively – with the kind of ebullient mix of samba and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Silencio No Brooklin ... LP 68.99(Plays at 45rpm!)
Rozenblit (Brazil), 1967. Very Good+ ... $68.99
A fantastic early album from Jorge Ben – and one that's also a bit obscure, given that it was one of the few that he didn't cut for Philips Records during the first decade of his career! The album's one of Jorge's most upbeat, most lively – with the kind of ebullient mix of samba and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Silencio No Brooklin ... LP 14.99(90s pressing, on Beverly, but still ultra-rare.)
Bet.e & Stef Records/Return To Analog (Canada), 2002. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99
Magical work from this amazing duo – the lovely Bet.e & Stef, a Candian pair with a wonderful Brazilian sound, clearly destined for stardom! Imagine all the best bits of the 60s recordings by Astrud and Joao Gilberto, filtered through the best early work of Tracey Thorn or Sade, handled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Numbered limited edition of 500!)
Bet.e & Stef Records/Return To Analog (Canada), 1997. New Copy ... $22.99
A beautiful selection of early work by the Candian bossa duo of Bet.e & Stef – a great team that makes some really musical magic together – with a vibe that's quite different than anything you might expect from the Great White North! The feel here is like perfect 60s bossa – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Universal (Brazil), 1976. New Copy ... $16.99
An amazing 70s album from the legendary Maria Bethania – one of those records that's without precedent, and which comes together in an array of styles that's simply breathtaking! The sound here is a bit more focused and mature than some of Maria's earlier records, but the overall work is no ... read more CD
Maria Bethania & Caetano Veloso —
Maria Bethania & Caetano Veloso Ao Vivo ... CD Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An incredibly great live set from one of the most famous brother/sister teams in music! Maria and Caetano share the stage on about half the cuts, dueting in a way that's even better than we expected – especially because Caetano's warm fragile vocals are a perfect counterpoint to Maria's deep ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2019. New Copy 2CD ... $34.99
A classic-styled Brazilian live collaboration – a set with solo performances by each of the stars in the lead, and some great duet material together! The approach is one that's been used on Brazilian albums from the earliest records by Elis Regina and Jair Rodriguez – and it's still a ... read more CD
Sony (Italy), 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
A fantastic new setting for the magnificent voice of Mario Biondi – a set that has the Italian crooner working alongside co-producer Kassin – who helps give Mario this very groovy take on Brazilian music! The style is mostly upbeat and soulful – a bit like the grooves on early ... (New Grooves, Brazil) read more CD
RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), 1984. New Copy ... $9.99
A real obscurity from the Brazilian scene of the 80s – an album by a group who must have been one of the first hip hop acts to cut a record down there – working in a tight mix of old school styles and electro funk modes! There's more of a street soul approach overall – as ... read more CD
Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $9.99
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 CD
(Part of the Bossa Nova 60th Celebration series!)
Verve/Universal (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... $14.99
One of the earliest of the classic Verve bossa nova sessions of the 60s – and a wonderful showcase for the talents of guitarist Luiz Bonfa! Most of Bonfa's previous recordings were done in a very spare or solo mode – and this set makes a nice change by adding in some larger ... read more CD
(Part of the Bossa Nova 60th Celebration series!)
Columbia (Brazil), 1991. Near Mint- ... $11.99
An interesting album – done in collaboration with Wally Salomao and Antonio Cicero! Titles include "Trem Bala", "Holofotes", "Maio Maio Maio", "Paranoia", "Zona De Fronteira", "Assim Sem Mais", and "Ladrao De Fogao" LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
An incredibly groovy record – and one of two rare sides cut by Bossa Rio – a short-lived vocal group handled by Sergio Mendes! The sound here is kind of an extension of Sergio's work with Brasil 66 – but Bossa Rio have deeper chops vocally, with both male and female singers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, and an index label on back.)
A&M/Polydor (Japan), 1970. Used ... $11.99
A groovy bossa gem from the glory days of A&M Records – an ultra-hip group recorded with production by Sergio Mendes! The feel here is a lot like that of Brasil 66 – bossa rhythms, sunny CA instrumentation, and lovely female vocals – in this case sung singularly, by the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Yellow Productions (France), 1999. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
A killer collection of Brazilian grooves – put together by the folks at Yellow Productions, and very much in the tradition of some of their other projects, like the Reminiscence Quartet. This one's a more abstract effort, though – and it fits in nicely with early work by ... (New Grooves, Brazil) read more CD
Enja (Germany), 2013. Used ... $7.99
A well-fitting title for this sweet little set – a record that mixes together jazz, samba, and bossa styles wonderfully – with Cristina Braga on both vocals and harp, and backing from a tight little combo! Bassist Ricardo Medeiros put the grooves together for the set – and he's ... (Vocalists, Brazil) read more CD
Brasileros —
Bossa Nova – The New Sound From South America ... LP Diplomat, Mid 60s. Good+ ... $6.99
Nothing fancy – but a great set of bossa nova jazz tunes from a group that was probably just a fake studio knock off! Don't let that put you off them, though – because the combo's a great one, with a strong sax player in the lead, and a mixture of guitar and percussion on the rhythm, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Brazilian Jazz Quartet —
Good Neighbors Jazz ... LP Columbia (Brazil), 1958. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A well-titled set from the Brazilian Jazz Quartet – and a record that's got a straighter swing than the other album we've heard from the group! This time around, the combo's extended the "good neighbor" policy to welcome American bassist Major Holley and drummer Jimmy Campbell into ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape on the bottom seam, but is nice overall.)
Atlantic/Q Music, 2002. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fontana, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
A great collaboration between Oscar Brown Jr. and the breezy Brazilian singer Luiz Henrique! Henrique was one of Brown's "discoveries", as was Sivuca, who also plays and arranges on the LP – gracing it with his classic bossa/jazzy kind of groove. The whole thing's an excellent mix ... (Vocalists, Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Nucleus, 1967. Sealed ... $11.99
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 a lightly bent corner.)
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2018. New Copy 2CD ... $34.99
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
RGE/Audio Clarity (UK), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
The debut of a legend – Chico Buarque's first album for RGE, and a groundbreaking batch of tunes that helped shape the sound of popular music in Brazil for years to come! Buarque predates the Tropicalia era, but is working here in a style that clearly allowed for their later impact – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Plays at 45rpm!)
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
If you've ever been wondering which album to get by Chico Buarque – this is it! The record's a stunning batch of sophisticated sides, done in collaboration with Roberto Menescal, and with help from Jobim and MPB4! The album builds on the style of Buarque's excellent late 60s songwriting, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Philips (Brazil), 1975. New Copy ... $9.99
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), 1972. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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
(80s pressing.)
Cardoso, 1970. Very Good+ ... $9.99
An obscure set of Brazilian tunes from the San Francisco scene at the start of the 70s – with some nice bossa instrumental in the mix! LP, Vinyl record album
AMC (Brazil), 1973. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Titles include "Oxum", "Xango", "Relaxamento", "Oxala", "Prece", and "Iansa". LP, Vinyl record album
RGE/Monument, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Great bossa tunes from RGE records in Brazil – issued here in the US! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Columbia, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $36.99
Classic jovem guarda work from Carlos' big early days – some of our favorite stuff by him, with a mixed-up approach to rock styles that's really kind of compelling. Titles include "Coimbra", "O Velho Homem Dor Mar", "O Feio", "Nao E Papa Pra Mim", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo – with a very cool promo insert, too! Cover has some very light wear, but this is a beautiful copy overall. Insert begins with "Can a hotshot rookie from the Latin League make a hit with the Yankees?")
Odeon (Brazil), Early 60s. Very Good ... $24.99
Beautiful instrumentals, in a mix of choro and samba modes – with lots of jazzy touches on flute, piano, and trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Brazil), 1979. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include "Coisinha Do Pai", "Senhora Rezadeira", "Meu Sexto Sentido", "Xo Gafanhoto", "Andaca", "Obrigada Pelas Flores", and "Beija Flor". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes inner sleeve.)
Phase 4 (UK), 1973. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A unique British session from bossa maestro Mario Castro-Neves – one that's got the same sweet and jazzy touches as his 60s records, but a slightly different feel as well! The style here is totally great – kind of the same maturation of sound that Sergio Mendes was hitting in the early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing from the early 2000s – hard to find on vinyl in any format!)
Oscar Castro-Neves & His Orchestra —
Big Band Bossa Nova ... LP Audio Fidelity, Early 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
An excellent bossa session led by pianist Oscar Castro-Neves and his band, and recorded during the blitz of early bossa sessions by the Audio Fidelity label! The group's a large one, but not too large to lose the groove – and Castro-Neves put the whole thing together so that the album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split spine, some wear, and aging.)
Tapecar/Amazon (Brazil), Early 70s. New Copy ... $2.99
Moody female vocals from Brazil – a great early 70s album with a dreamy feel and a nice electric touch! In a way, the album's a fair bit like the Ana Mazzotti album from the same period, with a mix of some funky scatting vocal numbers, and other tunes that are more laidback, but which fit ... read more CD
Continental/Mr Bongo (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $10.99 11.98
Wickedly cool work from this overlooked Brazilian singer – a record that's got a strong sense of soul in the grooves, and a great sense of imagination in the choice of songs! Celia sings early work by Joyce, Lo Borges, Nelson Angelo, and others – with these shifting arrangements from ... read more CD
Also available Celia (1970) ... LP 23.99
Continental/Mr Bongo (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
Wickedly cool work from this overlooked Brazilian singer – a record that's got a strong sense of soul in the grooves, and a great sense of imagination in the choice of songs! Celia sings early work by Joyce, Lo Borges, Nelson Angelo, and others – with these shifting arrangements from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Celia (1970) ... CD 10.99
RGE/Bomba (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $26.99
Bossa jazz doesn't get any better than this! The album's a rare little gem led by bassist Luiz Chaves – recorded in 1963, with a swinging mix of jazzy styles, and instrumentation that includes piano, guitar, tenor sax, alto, trumpet, and a slight bit of guitar. The group grooves with a ... read more CD
Also available Projecao (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99
RGE/Bomba (Japan), 1963. Used ... $18.99
Bossa jazz doesn't get any better than this! The album's a rare little gem led by bassist Luiz Chaves – recorded in 1963, with a swinging mix of jazzy styles, and instrumentation that includes piano, guitar, tenor sax, alto, trumpet, and a slight bit of guitar. The group grooves with a ... read more CD
Also available Projecao (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 26.99
Continental (Brazil), Early 60s. Very Good ... $29.99
A set of accordion-driven instrumentals from the dapper Chiquinho – a bit samba, a bit forro, and pretty lively throughout! LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original pressing!)
Cipo & His Authentic Rhythm Group —
Brazilian Beat ... LP London (Brazil), 1965. Very Good- ... $14.99
Very nice album of hard Batucada tracks, recorded for London Records in Brazil, and with a similar hard feel to the label's classic Meirelles LPs from the time. Cipo's group has a more unusual sound than most, and if the picture of the frying pan on the cover with the drums and shakers can be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian pressing. Cover is missing the plastic outer sleeve and comes in two pieces.)
Philips (Brazil), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Folksy! This is a pretty nice little album of rootsy percussion tracks, played by the Conjunto Folclorico Da Bahia – and encompassing styles that mix African and Brazilian rhythms with added vocals by the group. Packaged in a very nice cover with a huge booklet of notes – in the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing!)
Far Out (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $19.99
Really mindblowing work from legendary drummer Ivan "Mamao" Conti – a key part of Azymuth through that group's many years – and still going strong here as a solo artist on his own! The album's almost a 21st Century realization of the sound that Azymuth was going for back in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download – which includes two more tracks.)
RCA (Brazil), 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Grude", "Voce Caiu Do Ceu", "Jorrou", "E Gostoso Ta Com Voce", "Teu Lugar E No Meu Verao", "Suadeira", and "Minha Fraqueza E Voce". LP, Vinyl record album
CTI, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Philips (Brazil), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
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 CD
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2017. Used 2CD ... $18.99
A nice little live set that follows off the same sort of energy as the studio album Estratoferica – which has Gal Costa coming across with a more youthful vibe than she's had in years! As with that record, Gal's working here with a group of younger musicians – players who bring more ... read more CD
Philips/Mercury (Brazil), 1969. New Copy ... $15.99
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 CD
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Gal (1969) ... CD 15.99
Polygram (Brazil), 1971. New Copy ... $15.99
An incredible live album from Gal Costa – one that's easily as great as any of her studio albums from the time! But unlike the studio albums, the style here is quite spare and intimate – a very personal presentation of Gal's music, recorded in a way that has her starting out nearly ... read more CD
Gal Costa —
Gal Costa Live At The Blue Note ... CD DRG, 2006. Used ... $14.99
A slightly traditional set from Brazilian vocalist Gal Costa – but a great one too, and record that demonstrates a new sense of poise and grace in her vocals in recent years! The material here is mostly bossa – work that pre-dates Gal's initial time on record, but which is delivered ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Philips/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
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 CD
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
One of the most upbeat, positive records that Gal Costa has given us in years – a set that really sparkles like its glowing image on the cover! Gal explores a more soulful side of her talents here – with a voice that almost makes us think that decades have rolled back, and we're ... read more CD
RCA (Brazil), 1984. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A warmly jazzy album from Gal Costa – much more so than you'd expect from her slightly creepy white face on the cover! There's a fair bit of keyboards in the instrumentation – usually stepping around with a relatively mellow feel, which lets Gal concentrate on ballads and gently ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with heavy inner sleeve.)
Fermata/Vinilisssimo (Spain), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Great early work from Brazilian saxophonist Hector Costita – a blend of jazz and bossa that's totally great – and a fair bit different than some of the other records of the time! The style here isn't just simple bossa with saxophone over the top – and instead, Hector changes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arca (Brazil), 1985. Sealed ... $11.99
Warmly wonderful sounds from Maria Creuza – really coming into her own at the time of this mid 80s set – and finding a way to blend together rootsy sounds and sophisticated production – all with a result that's a bit like Gal Costa at the time! There's a gentle feel to the set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed!)
CBS (Brazil), Very Good+ ... $24.99
A dozen tracks from the 3rd Festival of Popular Music in Brazil – with "A Estrada E O Violeiro", "Ponteio", "O Cantador", and "Domingo No Parque" by Cynara E Cybele – worth the price of the album alone – plus "Diana Pastora" and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing!)
Zoho, 2006. Used ... $6.99
Sony (Brazil), 2017. Used ... $12.99
A fantastic live set from Vanessa Da Mata – one that has her commanding the crowd with the sort of majesty that usually is just reserved for MPB artists of the golden age – at once intimately personal, but also able to project her depth to a large audience with effortless ease! Music ... read more CD
Also available Caixinha De Musica – Ao Vivo (CD & DVD) ... CD 16.99
Sony (Brazil), 2017. New Copy CD & DVD ... $16.99
A fantastic live set from Vanessa Da Mata – one that has her commanding the crowd with the sort of majesty that usually is just reserved for MPB artists of the golden age – at once intimately personal, but also able to project her depth to a large audience with effortless ease! Music ... read more CD
Also available Caixinha De Musica – Ao Vivo ... CD 12.99
CBS (Brazil), 1988. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Titles include "Cafundo De Minas", "Bom Dia Minha Flor", "Kizomba Festa Da Raca", "Mistura De Raca", "Jaguatirica", and "Quem Me Gia". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
RCA (Brazil), 1984. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Titles include "Vem Pro Samba Meu Amor", "Minha Viola", "Rivalidade", "Pra Tudo Se Acabar Na Quarta Feira", "Boa Noite". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes original insert.)
RCA (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ... $18.99
Titles include "Cirandar", "Festa Pros Olhos", "Isto E O Amor", "Reversos Da Vida", "De Pai Pra Filha", and "Mae Solteira". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes inner sleeve. Back cover has a gold promo stamp.)
RGE/Polysom (Brazil), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
Spare and jazzy samba work from the team of Paulinho Da Viola and Elton Medeiros – a beautiful illustration of the genre at its simple best – carried off with no pretension and a wonderful sense of grace! Instrumentation is heavy on acoustic guitar and percussion – and also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Warner/Polysom (Brazil), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
Funky soul from 70s Brazil – a set that's got all the depth of Tim Maia's work of the time, but also a warmer glow in the style – thanks to some great jazzy touches in the instrumentation! Carlos Dafe arranged a fair bit of the music himself, and also plays guitar on the set – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Tommy Boy/Yellow, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Paris club meets classic Brazil – all served up by the lovely voice of Salome De Bahia! Salome's got a style that's bit more soulful than any of the neo-bossa divas floating around the dancefloor these days – a vocal approach that's rich in tradition, and perfect for the set's ... (New Grooves, Brazil) read more CD
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Estudio Eldorado (Brazil), Mid 80s. Near Mint- ... $18.99
Titles include "O Bem Querer", "Folhas Secas", "Pranto De Poeta", "A Flor E O Espinho", "Minha Paz", "Me Esquece", and "Traco De Uniao". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an "invendavel" sticker in one corner.)
Beverly (Brazil), 1973. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Lots of heavy percussion, in the best carnaval mode – a collection of samba school recordings from the early 70s! LP, Vinyl record album
CBS (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Produced by Sivuca – with titles that include "Cidade De Conde", "Eramos Dois", "Papo De Anjo Baba De Moca", "Evocacao No 1", "Dom Divino", and "Atras Do Circo Voador". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a small bit of tape on the edge.)
RGE (Brazil), Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $19.99
Backings by Ruben Peren – and titles include "So So So", "Fio De Cancao", "Flor Da Noite", "Cravo Vermelho", "Balada De Saudade", "Vai", "Pierrot", "Por Onde Eu Vou", and "Boa Noite Rio". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a very small sticker in one corner.)
SESCSP (Brazil), 2019. New Copy ... $16.99
A great jazz album from Brazilian trombonist Raul De Souza – a musician who's got a long legacy of records from the bossa years onwards, including some key 70s fusion sides as well! Here, Raul's in a relatively intimate setting – working in a quartet with piano, bass, and drums – ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
(Brazil), 2019. New Copy ... $22.99
Bossa is her name, and bossa is the sound – a beautiful collaboration between singer Cris Delanno and guitarist Nelson Faria – who team up here to do a great bossa nova reworking of Julie London's classic album Julie Is Her Name! Given the strong use of acoustic guitar on the original ... read more CD
EMI (Brazil), 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $16.99
Mellow electric jazz and laidback fusion from Brazilian guitarist Helio Delmiro – working here in the tight mode of some of the best recordings of the 80s fusion generation from Brazil! Some of the cuts are fairly straight jazz – like the record's laidback takes on "Epistrophy" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
