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Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
CDs (360) new/used, Vinyl (193) new/used, LPs (190) new/used, 7-inch (3) new/used, DVDs (1), Books (2), All (556)
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A Bolha —
Um Passo A Frente (with bonus tracks) ... LP 
Continental/Groovie/Lion, 1973. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $13.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 300 hand-numbered copies.)
Guitar Coop (Brazil), 1970. New Copy ... $14.99
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 ... $14.99
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
Arista/BGO (UK), 1972/1975/1976. New Copy 2 CDs ... $14.99
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
Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A lot smoother than most of Airto's other work – and almost more of a soul record than a jazz one – but also a great batch of grooves with a really spirited feel! Airto's percussion is still relatively up front in the mix, and smooth funky LA arrangements take the album to a warm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I'm Fine, How Are You? ... CD 14.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Discobertas (Brazil), 1978. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Almirante —
Monumento Da Musica Popular Brasilseira ... LP Fontana (Brazil), 1930s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Vintage work from the 78rpm era – including work with Velha Guarada and Pixinquinha! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Inter CD (Brazil), Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Golden Tone, Early 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Small black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Equipe/Whatmusic (UK), 1964. Used ... $9.99
An upbeat groover from 60s Brazil – a highly percussive album that features work by Wilson Das Neves and Rubens Bassini – plus some excellent chorus vocals too! The whole thing's maybe a bit more of a hard-driving example of the Brazilian harmony mode heard from bigger groups like ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Microservice (Brazil), 2009. Used ... $4.99
A charming little set from Arnaldo Antunes – a record that's got perhaps a bit less of the arty touches of years past, but in a good way! The music is by a small combo that's heavy on guitars, and the tunes bounce along with lots of playful, quirky qualities – darn catchy, even if you ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pommelo (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $19.99
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
BMG (Brazil), 2004. Used ... $2.99
A real breakthrough album from Brazilian postmodern poet Arnaldo Antunes – a record that's even tighter and more song-structured than some of his earlier work, done in a way that warms up his sound somewhat, yet still maintains all the wit and whimsy of his songwriting. Instrumentation seems ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Aquarela Carioca —
Contos ... LP Visom/BMG (Brazil), 1991. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A nice mix of acoustic and electric strings, plus a bit of sax and flute as well! LP, Vinyl record album
Poeira Zine (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $34.99 39.00
A fantastic second volume in this series – and every bit as ear-opening as the first! As you'd guess from the title, the book offers up a look at groundbreaking records from Brazil – and starts in the mid 70s, to run through the 80s – a period in Brazilian music that sometimes ... (Books, Brazil) read more Book
Eden Atwood —
Night In The Life ... CD Concord, 1996. Used ... $4.99
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
Polygram (Brazil), 1985. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Features music direction by Mazola – on titles that include "Moca Bonita", "Taxi Lunar", "A Voz Do Morto", "Mona Ami", "Bicho De 7 Cabecas", "Nostros Nostras", "Menina Do Lido", and "O Amanha E Distante" – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original die-cut cover, with inner sleeve.)
Polydor (Brazil), 1981. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Philips (Brazil), 1988. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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
Milestone/Far Out (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
One of Azymuth's best-remembered albums from their American years on Milestone – a really killer classic that beautifully blends Brazilian and American styles of fusion! There's a simple, elegant feel to these tunes that takes off nicely from the group's previous album for Atlantic in Brazil ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Light As A Feather (with bonus tracks) ... CD 9.99(Limited repress of 500 copies. Remixed and remastered version with download code.)
Milestone/Far Out (UK), 1979. Used ... $9.99
One of Azymuth's best-remembered albums from their American years on Milestone – a really killer classic that beautifully blends Brazilian and American styles of fusion! There's a simple, elegant feel to these tunes that takes off nicely from the group's previous album for Atlantic in Brazil ... read more CD
Also available Light As A Feather (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 18.99
Milestone, 1980. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
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
Norberto Baldauf —
Ritmos Da Madrugada No 3 ... LP Odeon (Brazil), Early 60s. Very Good ... $23.99
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!)
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
(Out of print.)
Universal Sound (UK), 1996. Used ... $24.99
Great compilation by Soul Jazz, featuring some of the best-ever tracks by this legendary Brazilian funk group, packaged together in a great package. And if you're the type to be a little wary of the phrase "Brazilian funk", don't be, because this is great strident jazzy stuff, and is as ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase and booklet – both in great shape!)
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- ... $9.99
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 ... $9.99
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!)
Jorge Ben —
E-Collection ... CD Warner (Brazil), 1963/Late 80s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... $18.99
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
Philips/Elemental (Spain), 1969. New Copy ... $14.99
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
Also available Jorge Ben (1969) ... LP 22.99(Limited edition!)
Jorge Ben —
Jorge Ben (1969) ... LP Philips/Verve, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
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) ... CD 14.99
Universal (Brazil), 2004. Used ... $3.99
The return of a legend – and one of the best new recordings we've heard from Jorge Ben in years! The set's got a funky soulful sound that owes a lot to his best 70s work, but which is updated a bit with some 21st century production touches – not too much, though, so that it comes out ... read more CD
Universal/Mercury (Japan), 1963. Used ... $13.99
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.)
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Sony (Brazil), 1997. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Brazil), 2002. Used 2CD ... $22.99
A 2CD set that brings together both volumes of Jorge's Acustico performances for MTV Brasil – both of them great! Volume 1 is a really wicked live set from Jorge Ben – recorded for MTV Brasil's equivalent of Unplugged, and featuring a small combo that really gets nice and funky on the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Japan), 1978. Used ... $14.99
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
(Out of print.)
Maria Bethania —
Brazilian Popular Music 2/Philips/FUNARTE (Brazil), 1980. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A laid back, pretty record from Maria Bethania. A lot of the tracks were written by Caetano Veloso and he and Gilberto Gil make a guest appearance on the album. Tracks include "Vida Real", "Cansei De Ilusoes", "Pele", "Noite De Um Verao De Sonho", "Amo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1971. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Maria Bethania recorded some of her best early material in a live setting – and this album is great testament to that fact! Unlike some of her Tropicalia contemporaries – whose live records could sometimes be a bit rough around the edges – Bethania's albums were always very well-p ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later Philips label pressing in a Phonogram cover, with light wear and import sticker.)
Polygram (Brazil), Late 70s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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
Glitterbeat (Germany), 2018. New Copy ... $15.99
In the world of global grooves, Bixiga 70 have always been a bit unique – they hail from Brazil, love Afro Funk, but also never it those easy modes that makes so may other combos sound like they're just trying to go for the sound of Lagos in the 70s! Instead, these guys seem to have ... read more CD
Also available Quebra Cabeca (180 gram pressing) ... LP 34.99
Glitterbeat (Germany), 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99
In the world of global grooves, Bixiga 70 have always been a bit unique – they hail from Brazil, love Afro Funk, but also never it those easy modes that makes so may other combos sound like they're just trying to go for the sound of Lagos in the 70s! Instead, these guys seem to have ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Quebra Cabeca ... CD 15.99(Includes download!)
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
Atlantic/Collectables, 1957/1958. Used ... $4.99
A rare early album by the legend Brazilian guitar genius – still bossa, but also recorded in the US – which gives the album a stronger jazz feel at times! The core focus here is still on Bonfa's lively guitar solos – but the presence of added jazz musicians make for a set that's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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, 1962. Very Good Gatefold ... $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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mono pressing. Side B is slightly foggy and plays with faint surface noise. Cover is in great shape.)
Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD 6.99
Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD 14.99
Universal/Sunnyside, 1962/1963. Used ... $4.99
A rare French session by bossa guitarist Luiz Bonfa – recorded in Paris at the height of his best early years! The album's got a feel that's really great – dreamy guitar over lightly dancing arrangements, in a mode that's slightly different than the usual Rio style of recording at the ... read more CD
Dot, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A pretty great little album from Bonfa – always one of the more corruptible bossa players, working here in a groovy set of pop arrangements by Deodato with a lively American twist! Some tunes are fast-driving bossa numbers with good jazz accompaniment, others have backing vocals in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing. Cover has light wear.)
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
Also available (Part of the Bossa Nova 60th Celebration series!)
Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... LP 14.99
Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD 6.99
Verve/Polygram (Japan), 1962. Used ... $6.99
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
Also available Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... LP 14.99
Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD 14.99
EMI (Japan), Early 60s/1998. Used ... $29.99
Japanese "40th Anniversary of Bossa Nova" release that reissues this classic early set of tracks by the Brazilian guitar genius Luiz Bonfa. The material's not necessarily bossa nova, but it's got a lot of the lightness and breeziness that made Bonfa's playing a huge inspiration for the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1971. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A pretty darn nice set of tracks that has Luiz mellow moody guitar augmented by some breezy easy arrangements by Pete Spargo. The overall feel is less bossa than it is mellow pop instrumental – but there's a wonderfully airy quality on the best tracks, with guitar, piano, and some wordless ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EMI/Polysom (Brazil), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
An incredible album from Lo Borges – one of the best singer/songwriters on the Brazilian scene of the 70s! Borges first burst into the spotlight for his work on the Club Da Esquina album by Milton Nascimento – and his work as part of Milton's "corner club" really helped shape ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Comes with a bonus lyric insert too!)
CBS (Brazil), 1986. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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- Gatefold ... $23.99
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
(Original pressing, with a die-cut image of his face on a gatefold cover!)
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 light wear.)
A&M/Polydor (Japan), 1970. Used ... $14.99
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, includes obi.)
Universal (France), 2001. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Quartin/Far Out (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
An incredible album of jazz tracks by one of Brazil's greatest reed players of the 70s – the mighty Victor Assis Brasil – a free-thinking spirit who really took Brazilian jazz in bold new directions at the time! The record shows Victor absorbing a lot of post-Coltrane influences, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
RCA (Brazil), 1969. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Groovy vocal pop from Brazil – an unusual group with a mellow harmony sound – one gal and five guys, gently singing together over some light arrangements of American and Brazilian pop tunes! The style of the record is different than work by other Brazilian harmony combos of the 60s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing from 2002, with great vinyl and heavy cover! Long out of print.)
Fermata/Polysom (Brazil), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
An incredible little record with a sound that's unlike anything else we've ever heard before – a set that mixes jazzy inflections on vibes, organ, guitar, percussion, and flute – the last of which is played here by a young Hermeto Pascoal! The set was done after Pascoal's work in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BMG (Spain), 2003. Used ... $2.99
A real departure for Carlinhos Brown – an album recorded with much more of a Latin music influence than some of his other sides, making for a rootsy sort of sound that's really compelling! There's sort of a pan-Latin approach here – as Brown's typical pastiche mode of work comes into ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
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 bumped 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
Philips/Elemental (Brazil), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
Chico Buarque's fourth album – a mainstream Brazilian success at the time, but a record that's still as great as any of the more experimental sides from the period! Buarque has a sense of timing and charm here that are undeniable – an approach to the music that's aware of all the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition.)
Premier (Brazil), Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Classic work from Chico – a real bridge between styles in Brazilian pop, and key work that helped transform the sound of the bossa into the energy of the Tropicalia years – yet still find a way to continue beyond! Titles include "Amanha Ninguem Sabe", "Meu Refrao", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Philips/Elemental (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
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 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
Chico Buarque/Philips (Brazil), 1972. Near Mint- ... $34.99
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.)
RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
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. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Concord/Picante, 1979. Used ... $2.99
An older Concord album from guitarist Charlie Byrd, Sugarloaf Suite – a trio date that features Byrd's wonderful acoustic guitar, playing lots of Brazilian-tinged sounds – with help from Joe Byrd on bass and Wayne Phillips on drums! Titles include "Favela", "Triste" ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cardoso, 1970. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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
Polydor (Brazil), 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "Eu Vou Ja", "Beverly Hills", "Cancao Do Amor", "Ajayo", "E Tao Bom", and "Lobo Bobo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Caju/Milestone, 1993. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Naive (France), 2012. Used ... $4.99
Beautiful sounds from Vinicius Cantuaria – an artist who only seems to get better and better over time – working with a style that's deeply classic, yet has plenty of dark edges too! At first glance, you might be tempted to label the set as bossa – but although there's plenty of ... read more CD
(Small price sticker on digipack cover.)
Naive (France), 2010. Used ... $2.99
Warm and wonderful work from Vinicius Cantuaria – a really timeless-sounding set, with all the samba elements you'd hope for from the title! Vinicius still has that great raspy quality in his vocals here, but the sound is nicely mellowed with age – and given a nice jazzy component by ... read more CD
Copacabana (Brazil), Early 60s. Very Good ... $38.99
Groovy sounds from Elizete and her combo – which features guest work from the great Moacyr Silva on tenor sax, plus some very cool organ from "Sir Walter Scott" (Walter Wanderley?)! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing!)
Copacabana/EMI (Brazil), 1966. Used ... $9.99
A beautiful set of duets from 60s samba stars Elizeth Cardoso and Ciro Monteiro – released in collaboration with the Bossaudade TV show! The sound here is light and lively – with backing from Caculinha and his combo, who mix together acoustic samba rhythms with a nice touch of electric ... read more CD
Also available A Bossa Eterna de Elizeth e Ciro Vol 1 ... LP 4.99(Out of print. Disc is copy controlled.)
Copacabana (Brazil), 1966. Very Good ... $4.99
A beautiful set of duets from 60s samba stars Elizeth Cardoso and Ciro Monteiro – released in collaboration with the Bossaudade TV show! The sound here is light and lively – with backing from Caculinha and his combo, who mix together acoustic samba rhythms with a nice touch of electric ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available A Bossa Eterna de Elizeth e Ciro Vol 1 ... CD 9.99(Original pressing! Nice and clean overall.)
Copacabana (Brazil), 1975. Very Good+ ... $23.99
The Zimbo Trio backs up Elizeth Cardoso on this groovy LP of bossa tracks recorded in a live setting. The set's got a few of those "pot pourri" selections, where the singer runs through a lot of different tunes in a medley – but the best cuts are the straight ones – like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy yellow label Copacabana pressing!)
RGE/Monument, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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- ... $49.99
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 ... $34.99
Beautiful instrumentals, in a mix of choro and samba modes – with lots of jazzy touches on flute, piano, and trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
Beth Carvalho —
No Pagode ... LP RCA (Brazil), 1979. Very Good+ ... $13.99
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.)
Polydor/Polysom (Brazil), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
Classic work from one of Brazil's greatest soul singers of the 70s – an album of rich feeling that's a wonderful bridge between American soul music and some of the sophisticated song stylings of the MPB generation! Cassiano's somewhere in the territory of contemporary Tim Maia – but is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mario Castro Neves —
Latin Band Of Mario Castro Neves (aka Stop, Look & Listen) ... LP Canadian Talent Library, 1977. Very Good+ ... $38.99
A really rare session from groovy Brazilian keyboardist Mario Castro-Neves – originally only issued as part of the obscure Canadian Talent Library series in the 70s! The vibe here is similar to Mario's classic 60s work in Brazil – an electrified take on the style begun by Sergio Mendes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing from 2005 – still hard to find!)
Mack Avenue, 2003. Used ... $1.99
... CD
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Phase 4 (UK), 1973. Near Mint- ... $33.99
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!)
