An organ bossa classic from the legendary Eumir Deodato – one of his strongest albums from his early years in Brazil! There's a very jazzy feel to the set all the way through – thanks to a tightly arranged group that not only features the organ and percussion you might expect from such ... read moreCD
Sweet keyboard soul from Deodato – a set that steps off nicely from the strengths of his big hits on CTI, hitting a similarly flowing groove that's really great! The instrumentation here is a bit more expanded than before, but never in a way that buries the keyboards – and Deodato's ... (Jazz, Brazil)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An excellent little live set from Deodato – hard to believe because the sound's just as slick and funky as his studio albums, and possibly even more interesting because he manages to pull it off equally well in a live setting! The record features percussion by Airto, guitar by John Tropea, ... (Jazz, Brazil)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oliveira De Panelas, Ismael Perreira, Valdir Teles —
O Desafio Do Repente ... CD CPC (Brazil), 1997. Used 2 CDs ...
$6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Raul De Souza —
No Palco ... CD Inter CD (Brazil), 1986. Used ...
$9.99
Trombonist Raul De Souza is arguably one of Brazil's most famous jazz musicians of the past 30 years – with a wealth of recording experience under his best, both in Brazil in the US, where he cut many sessions during the 70s. This 1986 album is a very moody one – featuring De Souza in ... read moreCD
Fantastic work from Miguel De Deus – an artist with more than enough funky talent to live up to the ambitious title of the album – given that he started his career working in the famous Os Brazoes combo! That group were a key part of the Tropicalia years, and mixed up a heady brew of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Benito Di Paula —
Gravado Ao Vivo ... LP Copacabana (Brazil), 1974. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
Benito sings kind of a lounge version of samba, with tight jazzy piano lines, and warm backing by a small combo and a vocal group. The best cuts get pretty lively, and the record's got some nice groovers buried in the mix. Titles include "Vou Cantar Vou Sambar", "Meu Enredo", ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split bottom seam and some waviness from moisture.)
3 of Djavan's best early albums – in one nicely priced box set! The records are all truly great – a wonderful blend of the soulful, jazzy, and baroque – stepping off a tradition of MPB started by Milton Nascimento, and handled with a sound that's a bit more ambitious, and which ... read moreCD
Recent live material from Djavan – caught with a smallish rock-oriented band, in front of a very lively crowd. The overall feel is quite strong – and Djavan's guitar and soulful voice always manage to please, whatever the setting. There's 2 discs in the set – and titles include ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Djavan —
Lilas ... CD CBS (Japan), 1984. Used ...
$7.99
The cover definitely reflects that 80s origin of the album – but as usual with Djavan, there's a lot more depth here going on than most of his contemporaries ever had to offer! The singer's less a Brazilian artist than a global soul star – singing in Portuguese, but with a quality that ... read moreCD
The cover definitely reflects that 80s origin of the album – but as usual with Djavan, there's a lot more depth here going on than most of his contemporaries ever had to offer! The singer's less a Brazilian artist than a global soul star – singing in Portuguese, but with a quality that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Djavan —
Luz ... CD Epic/Sony (Japan), 1982. Used ...
$6.99
Djavan is looking nice and young on the cover image – and the record's got a relatively youthful feel, too – that approach that made Djavan one of the most important talents to emerge from Brazil at the end of the 70s, and one of the few to follow a global path of his own! This album's ... read moreCD
Djavan —
Luz ... LP CBS (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ...
$13.99
Djavan is looking nice and young on the cover image – and the record's got a relatively youthful feel, too – that approach that made Djavan one of the most important talents to emerge from Brazil at the end of the 70s, and one of the few to follow a global path of his own! This album's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A gem of a record – one we wouldn't part with for anything! Joao Donato's best known as one of the founding fathers of bossa nova – better known for his 60s work over the years, than he was for 70s electric work like this. Fortunately, international groove hounds picked up on the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Paquito D'Rivera/Claudio Roditi/Ralph Moore/Jay As —
Return To Ipanema ... CD Town Crier, 1989. Used ...
$4.99
Features music by both of these Brazilian songwriters, performed by themselves and other artists. Inlcudes Duran's songs "Pela Rua" by Marisa Gata Mansa, "Castigo" by Roberto Luna, "Estrada Do Sol" by Gal Costa, and "A Noited Do Meu Bem" and "Fim De ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A well-done documentary on Caetano Veloso – with recent footage of tours in Japan, the US, and Brazil – packaged here with a lot of bonus features too! The core film is about 71 minutes long – but extras include a "Pocket Show Acustico", extended scenes, and more! ... (DVDs & Videos, Brazil)read moreDVD
(DVD is NTSC coded, Region 4 – you will need a multi region DVD player to view.)
An amazing film directed by French singer/songwriter Pierre Barouh – shot in Rio in 1969, and a beautiful documentary of the music that inspired him over the years! There's a lovingly straightforward approach to the film that we totally love – as Barouh captures a few of his musical ... (DVDs & Videos, Brazil)read moreDVD
Igor Eca pays tribute to his father – Luiz Eca, one of our favorite Brazilian arrangers of all time! Most folks know Luiz as the pianist and guiding force behind the Tamba Trio – but he's also got a legacy of songwriting, instrumentation, and musical creation that go beyond his ... read moreCD
Eliane Elias really shows off her vocal skills here – singing the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim at a level that really recalls some of the best breathy singers of the 60s – a mode that was especially rare at the time this set was recorded! Eliane definitely references Astrud Gilberto a ... (Vocalists, Brazil)read moreCD
Eliane Elias —
Long Story ... CD Manhattan/Blue Note, 1991. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Eva —
Eva (1974) ... CD EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1974. New Copy ...
$3.99
Sweet 70s grooving from Brazilian singer Eva – a bit of soul, a bit of easy, all styled together nicely by orchestrations from the magical maestro Gaya! Gaya's work here is similar to his best backings for other artists in the Blue Brazil generation – a mix of American pop, post-bossa ... read moreCD
Fagner recorded this one in New York, and he's got a whole slew of New York based guests to prove it. Artists making appearances include Airto, Flora Purim, Tania Maria, and Nana Vasconcelos, as well as people like David Sanborn and Michael Brecker – all of whom make the record one of Fagner' ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best of Manfredo Fest's later albums – a breezy batch of jazz tunes with a distinctly Brazilian flair! The record was recorded by Manfredo's regular trio, but it features some spectacular guest work by Hendrick Meurkens on harmonica – blowing breezy harmonic lines across the ... read moreCD
(Out of print. CD has a promo stamp. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Manfredo Fest —
Oferenda ... CD Concord, 1993. Used ...
$4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Airto Fogo —
Airto Fogo ... CD Pharaway Sounds (Spain), 1976. New Copy ...
$16.99
A rare French funky set from the 70s – recorded in Paris, but apparently put together by Brazilian groovemeister Waltel Branco! The style is heavy on percussion – very funky, with plenty of jazz undercurrents too – in the best rare Brazil mode of the time – but given a ... (Jazz, Brazil)read moreCD
A rare French funky set from the 70s – recorded in Paris, but apparently put together by Brazilian groovemeister Waltel Branco! The style is heavy on percussion – very funky, with plenty of jazz undercurrents too – in the best rare Brazil mode of the time – but given a ... (Jazz, Brazil)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fantastic work from Zelia Fonseca – singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitarist – working here in a special space that reminds us of some of our favorite female talents from the Brazilian scene of the 60s and 70s! The sound isn't bossa, nor any sort of easy mode to label – a bit ... read moreCD
Forro In The Dark —
Sandcastle ... CD Nacional, 2017. New Copy ...
$9.99
Forro In The Dark sound better here than ever before – working with producer Kassin, on a set of tracks recorded both in Brooklyn and in Rio – with a vibe that's maybe more faithful to their Brazilian inspiration than any of their previous records! The core trio handle a fantastic ... read moreCD
Forro In The Dark —
Sandcastle ... LP Nacional, 2017. New Copy ...
$15.9916.98
Forro In The Dark sound better here than ever before – working with producer Kassin, on a set of tracks recorded both in Brooklyn and in Rio – with a vibe that's maybe more faithful to their Brazilian inspiration than any of their previous records! The core trio handle a fantastic ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An amazing split album – one that features instrumental work by 2 of our favorite arrangers ever! Both Gaya and Rogerio Duprat were key forces in the sound of Brazil at the end of the 60s – Gaya for his soaring, leaping, often-funky arrangements for EMI/Odeon during the Blue Brazil ... read moreCD
Gente Fina & Outras Coisas —
Samba E Amor ... CD Visom (Brazil), 2006. Used ...
$8.99
Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd —
Jazz Samba ... LP Verve, 1962. Very Good Gatefold ...
$4.99
One of those records that no home should be without – not only a pivotal album in the growth of bossa nova in the 60s – but a set that also really helped set the career of tenorist Stan Getz on fire! The real credit here might almost go to guitarist Charlie Byrd – as Byrd was a ... (Jazz, Brazil)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real standout from Gilberto Gil in the 80s – a live record from Tokyo, and one that's recorded with a spontaneous sound that's a nice change from some of his studio work! The group's got a nice horn section, who underscore things in a way that makes the whole thing feel a bit more soulful ... read moreCD
A pretty cool collection of work by Gilberto Gil – featuring one disc of hits, and another of rarities! The hits – or "sucessos" – are from his years at Warner and Som Livre, when Gil was working in a mode that was slicker and funkier than his 70s stuff for Philips, but ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Gilberto Gil —
Fe Na Festa ... CD Facil (Brazil), 2010. New Copy ...
$3.99
One of the freshest albums we've heard in years from Gilberto Gil – a set that seems to shake off some of the misdirections of recent records, and really get back the sharper style of his roots – while still also heading off into a new mode as well! There's a definite forro ... read moreCD
A huge amount of undiscovered material from one of the most important points in the career of Brazilian music legend Gilberto Gil! The tracks here were all recorded live, during important concerts that Gil performed in his native land after returning from time in London – where both he and ... read moreCD
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 moreCD
Gilberto Gil's working here not as the main artist, but as the songwriter – the very special talent around which this excellent set of recordings is based! The package is one of our favorite in the Lumiar Songbooks series – and, like the rest, it showcases the tremendous compositional ... read moreCD
Gilberto Gil's working here not as the main artist, but as the songwriter – the very special talent around which this excellent set of recordings is based! The package is one of our favorite in the Lumiar Songbooks series – and, like the rest, it showcases the tremendous compositional ... read moreCD
Gilberto Gil —
Mestres Da MPB ... CD WEA (Brazil), Late 60s/1970s/1980s. Used ...
$14.99
A very nice album cut by Gilberto Gil in the US in the late 70s – one that features production by Sergio Mendes, and sound that's a strong mix of jazz, soul, and Brazilian grooves! The record kind of fits in with the Elektra modern soul work at the time – a smooth blend of jazz and ... read moreCD
Gilberto Gil gets off to a nicely soulful start here – by bringing in a guest appearance from Ed Motta on the album's title track – then keeping things in a nice mix of samba and soul throughout the entire album! There's a few slight touches of 80s production, but overall there's a lot ... read moreCD
A great recent album by Gilberto Gil – and one recorded in Oslo with a huge mixture of styles criss-crossing in a very international venue. The record features performances by Trilok Gurtu, Toninho Ferragutti, and the lovely Marlui Miranda – and many of the tracks have a nice rootsty ... read moreCD
Gilberto Gil —
Quanta ... CD Warner (Japan), 1997. Used ...
$7.99
An ambitious double-length set from Gilberto Gil – and a record that's almost a return to some of the sounds of his roots! Production is by Liminha, and there's still plenty of electric instrumentation on the set – but the overall sound is also more laidback and open, with lots of nice ... read moreCD
Gilberto Gil gets a nice lean groove for the 80s – a mode that's a bit like the style Caetano Veloso was taking at the time – with maybe more of a unified band feel behind the singer, instead of a more ambitious set of charts! The approach really brings a focus on Gilberto's vocals, ... read moreCD
(Includes obi.)
Gilberto Gil —
Um Banda Um ... LP Warner (Brazil), 1982. Very Good ...
$7.99
A great early 80s set from Gilberto Gil – and one that has him fully assuming the soul singer mode that would carry him strongly through the rest of the decade! There's still a samba soul sense of funk at the core, but the overall instrumentation is a bit fuller and more electric – a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A quintet of wonderful records from the legendary Astrud Gilberto! First up is the Astrud Gilberto Album – pne of Astrud Gilberto's greatest albums of the 60s – a classic session produced for Verve by Creed Taylor, and featuring sweet gentle arrangements from Marty Paich, co-arranged ... read moreCD
Killer work by Astrud Gilberto – very different than her Verve sides of the 60s! The album was produced by Astrud, arranged by Deodato – and has that wonderful warm full jazz feel of her classic album on CTI, but also a bit more like some of the funky work of Jorge Ben at the time ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare 80s set from Astrud Gilberto – cut at a time when she was hardly doing any new recording at all! As you'll guess from the title, the album has Gilberto teaming up with German groovemaker James Last – who handles all the orchestrations for the record, and shows a surprising ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a crease near the top right corner.)
Astrud Gilberto —
Beach Samba ... CD Verve/Universal (Japan), 1967. New Copy ...
$18.99
A great album from Astrud Gilberto – one that has her pushing past the simple bossa of early years, running through a range of 60s styles that all sound great! There's still plenty of Brazilian tunes in the mix – like "Oba, Oba", "Canoeiro", "Bossa Na ... read moreCD
Incredible 70s work from the lovely Astrud Gilberto – a rare effort for the CTI label that has her teaming up with arranger Eumir Deodato and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine – all in a groove that's totally different than most of her earlier work! Astrud's breathy vocals are still ... read moreCD
Incredible 70s work from the lovely Astrud Gilberto – a rare effort for the CTI label that has her teaming up with arranger Eumir Deodato and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine – all in a groove that's totally different than most of her earlier work! Astrud's breathy vocals are still ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the darkest albums ever recorded by Astrud Gilberto – her 60s last session for Verve Records, and a batch of beautifully moody tunes throughout! Arrangements are by Albert Gorgoni, who'd handled Gilberto's previous September 69 album – but the style here is a bit mellower, a bit ... read moreCD
One of the moodiest Verve albums from Astrud Gilberto – a set that has some surprising arrangements by Gil Evans – working here on one of his few 60s dates with a singer! Astrud's blue-tinged vocals work perfectly with Evans' backdrops – and Al Cohn also takes over the helm on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(MGM pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cutout hole.)
One of Astrud Gilberto's greatest albums – and quite possibly our personal favorite! The record features beautifully understated arrangements by Joao Donato, Don Sebesky, and Claus Ogerman – and the instrumentation is a haunting mix of bossa rhythms with darker orchestrations that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Groovy groovy compilation that brings together 16 of Astrud's great bossa pop tracks for Verve! The set's nicely selected, and most of the material on here is lesser-known stuff than her hits – but every bit as great. Titles include "Berimbau", "Windy", "Holiday" ... read moreCD
Kind of a dream combination in one little album – especially if you dig breezy bossa from the 60s! Back in 1966, Verve Records got the great idea of teaming up its (then) biggest Brazilian imports – vocalist Astrud Gilberto and organist Walter Wanderley – both of whom were ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some aging, faded marker, and a bit of pen on back.)
This is the original US pressing of an album that was later issued by Capitol under a different name. Given that Capitol had recently linked up with the ever-growing EMI corporation in the early 60s, it was able to take advantage of the global catalog of the music giant, and managed to dip pretty ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing! Cover has light wear with a touch of marker & an address sticker on the back.)
A beautiful collection of work from the legendary Joao Gilberto – some of the most important bossa nova recordings ever, plus a fair bit of rarities as well! The first CD in the set features three full early albums from Gilberto – Chega De Saudade, O Amor O Sorriso E A Flor, and Joao ... read moreCD
A later album by Joao – but a really lovely live performance that sparkles with the warmth and intimacy of his earlier studio albums! The album's got a total of 11 tracks, all recorded at the Montreux jazz festival in 1985 – with no backing for Joao's voice other than his light lively ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An incredible album from the mid 70s, and one that still has a lot of Gismonti's fantastic approach to scoring for larger concepts. There's a bit more electric guitar than usual, and the record has a tight spacey sound that hints at fusion, but which also still has lots of touches of baroque ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really unique moment for Brazilian genius Egberto Gismonti – as the album marks a strong move away from some of the fuller orchestrations of his previous sets! The album features Gismonti on acoustic 8 string guitar – mixed with piano, wood flutes, and voice – plus some sublime ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
No keyboards, no percussion, no other instrumentation at all – just acoustic guitar from the great Egberto Gismonti, but used at a tremendously creative level! The songs are loose and free – never outside, but also not bossa or samba either – always those new paths forward that ... read moreCD
Compelling work from Egberto Gismonti – working here in a largely electronic basis, and using a host of keyboards to weave complicated soundscapes that are a great extension of his arrangements from the early and mid 70s! By that, we mean the sound is nicely complicated at points, yet still ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small bit of tape on the bottom seam.)
Wonderfully evocative work from Egberto Gismonti – a set based around the music of Hecto Villa-Lobos, but taken to much more creatively modern territory! The older compositions are a wonderful match for Gismonti's free-thinking approach to music – and the tunes are really opened up ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Luiz Gonzaga Jr (Gonzaguinha) —
Alo Alo Brasil ... LP EMI (Brazil), 1983. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
This one's awash in keyboard work by Jota Moraes – smooth, but not slick, in a style that's a bit more stripped down and less ambitious than some of Luiz's other work – yet done in a way that actually still sounds pretty great. Overall, the record's a bit more intimate, a bit more ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the nice envelope style sleeve with the heavy inner sleeve. Vinyl has a short click in one spot, but the rest is great.)
Luiz Gonzaga Jr (Gonzaguinha) —
De Volta Ao Comeco ... LP EMI (Brazil), 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$6.99
A bit more straightforward, more modern, and more electric than some of Luiz Gonzaga's work of the 70s – but still a darn nice album, performed with an instantly appealing charm, and a spacious sense of soul that allows Luiz many different voices at once. Titles include "Questao De ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Comes with the original heavy inner sleeve with lyrics.)
Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
Deodato —
Whirlwinds ... LP 
