Brazil — In Stock
Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
CDs (478) new/used, Vinyl (253) new/used, LPs (233) new/used, 12-inch (1 new), 7-inch (19) new/used, DVDs (3), Books (1), All (735)
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A Bolha —
Um Passo A Frente (with bonus tracks) ... CD 
Continental/Lion, 1973. New Copy ... $6.99
Massively heavy sounds from A Bolha – a Brazilian group who were previously known as The Bubbles, and backed up Gal Costa during the Tropicalia years – but who work here in a fuzzy, bassy groove that's totally great – definitely an heir to the headier sounds of the UK scene at the ... (Rock, Brazil) read more CD
Fontana (Brazil), 1930s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Includes recordings of a number of Pixinguinha tunes – and titles include "Cristo Nasceu Na Bahia", "A Cigana De Catumbi", "Que Perigo", "Flor Do Abacate", "Ja Te Digo", and "Honoria". LP, Vinyl record album
Guitar Coop (Brazil), 1970. New Copy ... $22.99
Beautiful guitar work from the duo of Sergio and Eduardo Abreu – recorded here by the BBC during their short span of fame on the international scene! Both guitarists are Brazilian, but work together here with a complexity that goes back to the baroque era – then inflected by some of ... read more CD
Rob (Brazil), 2017. New Copy ... $18.99
A beautiful jazz album from Brazilian arranger Antonio Adolfo – and a tribute to saxophone great Wayne Shorter, but done with a very personal feel! Adolfo's an artist with work that stretches back to the 60s – when he often worked with groovy larger arrangements – but in recent ... read more CD
Som Livre/Discobertas (Brazil), 1978. Used ... $14.99
The cover image has a nicely rough-edged quality, and the music inside does too – a really organic statement of genius from Brazil's Grupo Agua! The group play very close to their roots – mixing quick acoustic guitars and percussion in a level that almost feels Spanish in its ... read more CD
Sesac (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
One of the greatest albums in years from percussion Airto Moreira – a set that really lives up to the complex sort of grooves he first brought to our shores in the 70s! Airto's back home in Brazil for this set, and working with a really great lineup – a group that's heavy on acoustic ... read more CD
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
One of Airto's greatest records ever – a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches – all in a way that nicely steps off of Airto's first few American releases, and warms the groove up with a nice dose of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the spine.)
CTI/Wounded Bird, 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
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 stunning results! Airto's in the lead – and blows some beautiful wood flute lines alongside ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
Warner, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of Airto's most polished records, and an album that we've really grown to love over the years! There's a pretty strong modern soul/R&B component to the album – but at the core, there's still a strong feeling for Brazilian rhythms, and the record's got a wonderfully warm Brazilian ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Salvation, 1974. Very Good ... $7.99
A great little fusion set from Airto – recorded in a mode that's a great bridge between his acoustic roots and some of his smoother albums in years to come! The sound has some key electric elements here – bits of bass, guitar, and keyboards – but there's still a strongly acoustic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Airto/CTI/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $18.99
CTI Records meets that Brazilian fusion sound of the 70s – served up here on two classic albums! Fingers is one of Airto's greatest records ever – a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches – all in a ... read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Fermata/Discobertas (Brazil), 1968. New Copy ... $16.99
A Brazilian instrumental rock combo from the 60s, and one who are equally heavy on horns as they are on guitars – all of which makes for a mighty cool sound overall! The group's a biggish one – with tenor sax, trumpet, and baritone stepping out next to driving drums, bass, and electric ... read more CD
Epic, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Titles include "Modulando", "Jequibau", "Esperando O Sol", "Sim", and "Tarde Quente". LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo – in great shape!)
Discobertas (Brazil), 1978. Used ... $16.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Laurindo Almeida & Bud Shank —
Brazilliance ... LP World Pacific, Early 50s. Very Good Gatefold ... $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
(Cover has light wear.)
Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
EMI (Brazil), Early 40s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Chico Antonio —
No Balanco Do Ganz ... CD FUNARTE (Brazil), 1984. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Antonio Carlos & Jocafi —
Mudei De Ideia ... CD RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
An amazing bit of Brazilian funk – and the best album ever by this exciting soulful duo! The record's their first, and it's got a crackling intensity that you don't always find on their other albums – a groove that mixes hard samba with bass-heavy funk, with a sound that makes them one ... read more CD
Pommelo (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic work from one of the most creatively consistent talents in Brazilian music – and a record that really hangs on to all the early genius that Arnaldo Antunes brought to his music! The sense of language here is almost enough to make us love the record – the way that Antunes ... read more CD
Tapecar/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99
The only album we've ever seen by Hermes Aquino – a mid 70s singer/songwriter from Brazil, of the same post-bossa generation as Lo Borges and Milton Nascimento! Like those bigger names, Hermes works here in a style that's both personal and more wide-ranging – great songs helped along ... read more CD
(Part of the Brasilian Music Love Affair series!)
CBS (Brazil), 1989. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Revivendo (Brazil), 1930s/1940s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Shinko Music (Japan), 2005. New Copy ... $24.99
An excellent dig through the world of rare samba records from Brazil – a Japanese book that's put together in the same style as some of the boss and jazz discographies from that scene! The mission here is simple and clear – a way of presenting key samba records and rare gems – ... (Books, Brazil) read more Book
IE Music/Polygram, 1994. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Nonesuch, 2001. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
MD (Brazil), 1990s. Used ... $1.99
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CID (Brazil), 2001. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Far Out (Brazil), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
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
Geraldo Azevedo —
Geraldo Azevedo ... CD RCA (Brazil), Late 80s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Music Distribuidora (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Som Livre/Far Out (UK), 1975. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99
One of the sweetest electric records to come from 70s Brazil – the fabulous first effort from the Azymuth trio, and work that's hardly been matched again! Although the group here have plenty of the warm keyboard touches of their more famous later work, they're also moving in territory that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milestone, 1989. Used ... $13.99
The last of Azymuth's LPs before Jose Roberto Bertrami left, only to rejoin the group about a decade later. The group's still in fine form here, playing everything from breezy Brazilian jazz and fusion , to some acoustic jazz numbers, and as always, Bertrami's work on the keys is fluid and bright. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Far Out (UK), 2016. New Copy ... $18.99
The legendary Azymuth rises from the ashes – on this, their first record after the passing of keyboardist Jose Roberto Bertrami – with a sound that takes us back to the amazing cosmic funk of their first few albums in the 70s! The new keyboardist, Kiko Continentino, has a sound that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milestone/Black Sun/Nova (Germany), 1980. Used ... $12.99
Wicked early work from Azymuth – one of the albums that the group recorded when they were really starting to take off on the global scene – burning strong with a soulful fusion vibe, lots of Brazilian rhythm currents, and always hitting all the right notes in their music! The sound ... read more CD
Azymuth —
Rapid Transit ... LP Milestone, 1983. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A set with a really warm groove overall – hardly the too-fast, or too-urban record you might expect from the title! Instead, there's a nicely organic sensibility going on here – a sound that feels fresh and spontaneous, even when it's in the highly electric territory of Jose Roberto ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, large name in marker, and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Azymuth —
Telecommunication ... LP Milestone, 1982. Very Good ... $9.99
Excellent American release from the brilliant Brazilian fusion outfit Azymuth. While occasionally they managed to get a bit complicated in their arrangements, the songs and groove never suffered for it, and the crisp modern production complements their tight sound nicely, with warm key washes and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & a promo stamp.)
Milestone, 1986. Sealed ... $8.99
We never get enough of Jose Roberto Bertrami's vocoded vocal melodies! Sparkling Brazilian fusion, from the prolific Azymuth, with laid back grooves and light melodies, but not "lite" jazz. One of their more mellow outings, at most these tracks might approach mid-tempo, with a beautiful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
WEA (Brazil), 1980. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A live set from the height of her career – with arrangements and guitar from Pepeu Gomes! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes poster.)
CID/Far Out (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
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
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
Warner/Polysom (Brazil), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
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
Banda Black Rio/
Mr Bongo (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $9.99
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
Polydor (Brazil), 1973. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... $11.99
A mighty nice 3LP set – documenting 100 years' worth of musical styles from the carnaval in Brazil! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet! Box has some light wear.)
Som Da Gente (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A nice little 80s Brazilian jazz session, very much in the strong tradition of the Som Da Gente label. The group has a tight sax/trumpet frontline (hence the "metalurgia" name), but the overall groove is backed by some very tight percussion that goes into the batucada realm at times, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small hi fi sticker.)
Atracao (Brazil), 1996. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Pommelo (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $14.99
A nice little EP from Brazilian soul singer Drika Barbosa – an artist we're only discovering with this release, but who we expect to be hearing from in years to come! Drika's got a smooth flow on most tracks – one that really seems inspired by better American R&B of recent years, ... read more CD
Universal/Sunnyside, 2002. Used ... $5.99
Fonografica Brasileiro (Brazil), Early 50s. Very Good- ... $24.99
An unusual 10" album of the songs of Ary Barroso – with vocals by Silvio Caldas! LP, Vinyl record album
Pawal/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $13.99
Fantastic rhythms from percussionist Rubens Bassini – a set that has all the raw live energy of a Latin jazz jam session, but which also carries some of the sweet touches of the bossa nova scene in Brazil – a really wonderful mixing of modes that makes the album a gem all the way ... read more CD
(Part of the Brasilian Music Love Affair series!)
Continental/Warner (Brazil), 1976. Used ... $19.99
Modern samba recorded with a light and folksy touch – and presented with a nice endorsement by Caetano Veloso! The feel here is in that rootsy 70s samba-revival mode – very respectful, with larger backings that never get in the way of the lead vocals and guitar work. Titles include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA/Lion, 1968. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
A hip little set from The Beat Boys – an Argetine group working in late 60s Brazil, supposedly with a bit of an influence on the sound of Tropicalia! The sound here is a bit straighter than the work of Caetano Veloso or Os Mutantes – a bit in the Jovem Guarda sound of more mainstream ... read more CD
Belchior —
Apenas Um Rapaz Latino Americano ... CD GEL (Brazil), Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Warner/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
A great early album from Belchior – much rootsier than some of his later work, with a groove that almost feels like samba soul at times! Arrangements and music are handled by Marcus Vinicius – who uses quick-stepping samba elements on some of the best tracks, mixed with more modern ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), 1966. New Copy ... $16.99
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
Philips (Brazil), 1973. Very Good- ... $19.99
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
(Cover has some wear with an unglued bottom seam.)
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 5.99(Limited edition!)
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
Also available Ben (180 gram pressing) ... LP 18.99(Limited edition of 2000 copies – in a nice LP-styled sleeve!)
Jorge Ben —
Brasil ... CD Sigia (Brazil), 1986. Used ... $9.99
Smooth soulful work from Jorge – not as funky as his 70s albums, but still a great little record! The album's got a nicely compressed take on his samba soul sound, done in an 80s groove mode, which means that there's more keyboards and electric percussion than before, but still an adherence ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner (Brazil), 1963/Late 80s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Som Livre/Discobertas (Brazil), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $44.99
Four albums from the second chapter in the career of Jorge Ben – packaged here in a single set, with a few bonus tracks too! First up is A Banda Do Ze Preinho – a record that's funky, soulful, and totally wonderful – a wicked late 70s live set from Jorge Ben – and one of ... read more CD
Universal (Brazil), 1960s/Early 70s/Mid 90s. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99
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
Philips (Brazil), 1969. Used ... $19.99
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.)
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jorge Ben (1969) (180 gram pressing) ... LP 18.99
Philips/Elemental (Spain), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jorge Ben (1969) (180 gram pressing) ... LP 32.99(Limited edition!)
Universal (Brazil), 1964. New Copy ... $15.99
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 CD
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1963. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1974. New Copy ... $15.99
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 CD
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Tabua De Esmeralda ... CD 15.99
Som Livre (Brazil), 1991. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Philips (Brazil), 1978. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear.)
Philips (Brazil), 1979. Good (pic cover)... $9.99
(Funky 45's, Brazil) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackling. Sleeve has surface wear, a bit of pen, and lightly bent corners.)
Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $14.99
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!)
Cook/Smithsonian Folkways, 1959. Used ... $5.99
An amazing early album from Brazilian guitar virtuoso Luiz Bonfa – originally recorded by the audiophile Cook Laboratories on a Nagra recorder – in a spare, stripped-down, "in the field" sort of style! There's an intimacy here that's missing from some of Bonfa's studio ... read more CD
RGE (Brazil), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $12.99
A great little collection that features classic work written by Bonfa – recorded by him and a number of artists during the glory days of the RGE catalog! Includes many great vintage recordings – with titles that include "Gentle Rain" and "Summer Summer Wind" by ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI (Brazil), 1979/1982. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
EMI (Brazil), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $14.99
A great collection of work from the legendary Lo Borges – one of our favorite Brazilian singers ever! Lo Borges is perhaps best known to the world for his incredible vocals on Milton Nascimento's classic Clube Da Esquina album – and he's a great artist on his own, too – always ... read more CD
CBS (Brazil), 1986. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Pirata Azul", "Angra", "Eu E Minha Guitarra", "Das Sores De Oratorios", "As Minhas Do Mar", "Quando O Amor Acontece", and "Si Si No No". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
RCA (Brazil), 1980. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A wonderful set from Joao Bosco – who was really hitting his stride at this point – a mixture of folksy themes and some jazzy phrasing, served up in a style of MPB that was head and shoulders above most of his contemporaries! The album has Joao getting help from Joao Donato, Radames ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
CBS (Brazil), 1989. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Funk De Guerra", "Tehno Dito", "Jade", "O Mar Religioso Mar", "Corsario", "Maiakovski", "Sassao", "Terra Dourada", and "Sinceridade". CD
Also available Bosco ... LP 6.99(Out of print, booklet has some edgewear.)
CBS (Brazil), 1989. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Titles include "Funk De Guerra", "Tehno Dito", "Jade", "O Mar Religioso Mar", "Corsario", "Maiakovski", "Sassao", "Terra Dourada", and "Sinceridade". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bosco ... CD 6.99(Includes insert.)
Barclay (Brazil), 1986. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Beautiful work from Joao Bosco – a bit later than his classic years, but a sublime set all the way through – and one that's overflowing with jazzier influences! Joao's got a sound here that actually seems a bit influenced by the growth in Brazilian jazz at the time – a style that' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes original inner sleeve.)
RCA (Brazil), 1975. Very Good+ ... $38.99
Maybe one of the best-remembered albums from the legendary 70s run of Joao Bosco – a set that manages to bring together jazzy instrumentation, samba rhythms, folksy elements, and a whole new level of songwriting – all in a blend that beautifully announces Bosco's genius to the world! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Back cover has a gold promo stamp, and a small bit of pen.)
Ariola (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ... $18.99
One of the best 80s albums from this always-solid Brazilian artist! Joao's not only in fine form vocally, but he has some top-shelf help from Adair Blanc, who co-wrote most of the songs with Joao, and from Cesar Camargo Mariano, who produced and arranged the whole album. Mariano's talent is the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian pressing on Ariola. Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Barclay (Brazil), 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Joao Bosco's best albums from the 80s! The record is more stripped down than others, and it features Joao's acoustic guitar and mellow vocals right up front in the mix – in a style that's somewhere between Joao Gilberto and Caetano Veloso on some of his more laidback sessions. There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
RCA (Brazil), 1979. Used ... $8.99
A mix of lively samba and mellower moments from Joao Bosco – and a set that mostly sticks to the best acoustic spirit of his 70s classics! Joao's one of those Brazilian singers that's always able to grab us, even though we can't understand the language – and there's a personal quality ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good Gatefold ... $8.99
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 surface wear & a small stain.)
