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Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
CDs (652) new/used, Vinyl (143) new/used, LPs (139) new/used, 12-inch (1 used), 7-inch (3) new/used, Books (1), All (796)
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Dubas/Universal (Brazil), 2006. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
EMI (Brazil), 1995. Used ... $1.99
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(Promotional release.)
Santa Musica (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Santa Musica/Rip Curl (Japan), 2005. Used ... $11.99
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Antonio Adolfo —
Feito Em Casa ... CD Kuarup/Artezanal (Brazil), 1977. Used ... $29.99
A sweet set of 70s fusion tracks from Brazilian keyboardist Antonio Adolfo! Adolfo's probably best known for his mad work for EMI/Odeon at the start of the 70s, but by this point in the decade, he'd mellowed out a bit, and was focusing on more serious jazz-based recordings – most of which ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Antonio Adolfo & A Brazuca —
Antonio Adolfo E A Brazuca (1969) (Japanese version) ... CD Odeon/EMI (Japan), 1969. Used ... $29.99
An incredible album from one of the grooviest Brazilian talents at the end of the 60s – a key force in moving small combo bossa sounds into much more complicated territory! The set's awash in all the best Brazilian elements of the time – filled with jazzy grooves, Fender Rhodes ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Far Out (UK), 2007. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
The return of a legend – and a tremendously groovy little record! Brazilian keyboardist/composer Antonio Adolfo's been making records for years – but easily his greatest albums were those cut at the end of the 60s with his Brazuka group – a cool combination of funky rhythms, ... read more CD
Polygram (Brazil), Mid/Late 80s. Used ... $12.99
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(Out of print.)
Visom (Brazil), 1995. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Rob (Brazil), 2000. Used ... $11.99
A great recent live set by one of the founding fathers of bossa nova! Alf actually predated most of the bossa stars, and began his career as a romantic singer/pianist in the 50s – but the strength of his body of work has always been his bossa compositions, many of which are nicely reprised ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA (Brazil), 1961/1964. Used ... $24.99
Two classic bossa albums from the great Johnny Alf! Alf was a key part of the bossa scene in Brazil – an important singer in the pre-bossa years, with a vocal style that linked older traditions with the newer sound of the early 60s. Alf was also an excellent songwriter – and his ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $13.99
Breezy bossa nova – Hollywood 60s style! The album's one of the best cut for Capitol by guitarist Laurindo Almeida – and has a sweet groovy little style that features Laurindo's lovely guitar work over some lightly dancing small combo backings that include flute, harmonica, organ, ... (Now Sound, Brazil) read more CD
Capitol (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99
Bossa guitar, dreamy orchestrations, and a wonderful American take on the Brazilian sound of the 60s – served up with sparkling Capitol Records production in a set that's easily one of the greatest by guitarist Laurindo Almeida! Almeida's guitar is matched here with some lightly jazzy ... (Now Sound, Brazil) read more CD
Capitol (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... $13.99
A sweet little album from Laurindo Almeida and his "Bossa Nova All Stars" – not a group of Brazilian musicians, and instead a hip set of LA players who really help make the set sparkle! There's a bit more jazz here than on some of Laurindo's other Capitol records of the time – ... (Now Sound, Brazil) read more CD
Laurindo Almeida & Charlie Byrd —
Brazilian Soul ... LP 
Concord, 1981. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A really sweet session that's very much in the mode of Almeida and Byrd's classic bossa-styled work! The set features the pair playing together in a jazzy acoustic guitar mode – working through a host of Brazilian numbers with backing provided only by the percussion of Milt Holland, plus ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has very light wear.)
Delira (Brazil), 2013. Used ... $2.99
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Decca/Warner (Brazil), 1970. Used ... $44.99
An incredible album! This one was recorded by the lovely Anamaria – best known to the world as the woman who sang on Marcos Valle's famous "Crickets Sing For Anamaria". She's on her own here, in a fantastic set of jazzy duets with the enigmatic Mauricio. The set is fantastic, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Albatroz (Brazil), 1998. Used ... $14.99
Warm, jazzy, and with plenty of the bossa nova promised in the title – a record that's not to be confused with Leny's singular Bossa Nova album from a few years before, because this is a pluralized set from the late 90s! Roberto Menescal's on board to direct the music – and gives the ... read more CD
Timeless (Holland), 1991. Used ... $7.99
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Eldorado (Brazil), Late 80s. Used ... $16.99
One of Leny Andrade's later albums – a mixture of jazz and bossa, with a sparkling modern edge, but still performed with small combo backing! There's electric keyboards on most of the cuts, dancing along with Leny's vocals in a breezy mode that's a bit like 80s work by Tania Maria on Concord ... read more CD
Albatroz/Points South, 2005. Used ... $6.99
Leny Andrade's singing here with strong piano accompaniment from the legendary Cesar Camargo Mariano – in an intimate live setting that mixes equal parts bossa and jazz, all coming through with a nice sense of clarity! The spareness of the set makes for a nice change from some of Leny's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Equipe/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
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
Also available Samba Na Onda ... CD 11.99
Equipe/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. Used ... $11.99
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
Also available Samba Na Onda ... CD 13.99(Includes obi.)
RCA (Brazil), 1970s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
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
Som Livre (Brazil), 1976. Used ... $9.99
A great bit of mainstream rock from mid-70s Brazil – composed, arranged, and sung by Guilherme Arantes – all with a catchy and compressed feel that's a fair bit like some of the best singer/songwriter work coming from the American west coast at the time! The tunes here are unabashedly ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Poeira Zine (Brazil), 2021. New Copy ... $34.99 39.00
Author Bento Araujo has given us previous examinations of crucial Brazilian records in the 60s and 70s – and this important third volume shows just how strongly the spirit of experimentation continued well into the 21st Century – as the CD era opened up new frontiers for sonic ... (Books, Brazil) read more Book
RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), 1965. New Copy ... $18.99
One of the coolest albums ever from this hip Brazilian organist – a set that just features a small combo behind his lead work on the keys – in a mode that ties the album more strongly to the world of samba and bossa jazz than any of his other records of the decade! There's still lots ... read more CD
Nonesuch, 1987. Used ... $6.99
Lovely acoustic guitar duets by these two brothers, featuring a mix of slightly classical material, and more popular oriented stuff. Includes Egberto Gismonti's "Frevo" and "Baio Malandro", Hermeto Pascoal's "Serie De Arco", Radames Gnattali's "Pixinguinha" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lua (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $6.99
Featured guests include Elza Soares, Randy Brecker, Marlui Miranda, and Jane Duboc. CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Brazil), 2011. Used ... $3.99
Mariana Aydar's really blowing our mind since the last time we heard her on record – stepping forth here with her deepest, most complex material ever – an album as rich in sounds and styles as some of our favorite Brazilian material from the 70s! There's this confidence to the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Far Out (Brazil), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.98
A record with an unusual source, but a sound that puts it right up there with some of the most heavenly rare Brazilian albums of the 70s – served up here in a folksy, jazzy mix of acoustic and electric elements – all with help from heavyweights who include Victor Assis Brasil, Mauricio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beatriz Azevedo (Brazil), 2001. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
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 CD
Also available Aguia Nao Come Mosca ... LP 25.99
Azymuth —
Aguia Nao Come Mosca ... LP Atlantic/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
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
Also available Aguia Nao Come Mosca ... CD 11.99
CID/Far Out (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
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
Latina (Japan), 2003. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Paladium/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99
A rare one from 60s Brazil – and a really great small combo bossa session with some very unusual instrumentation! At their core, the Balona group seem to be a bossa piano trio – but many tracks here have a little "something else" – vibes, electric guitar, or trumpet ... read more CD
Also available Garota De Ipanema ... CD 9.99
Paladium/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1967. Used ... $9.99
A rare one from 60s Brazil – and a really great small combo bossa session with some very unusual instrumentation! At their core, the Balona group seem to be a bossa piano trio – but many tracks here have a little "something else" – vibes, electric guitar, or trumpet ... read more CD
Also available Garota De Ipanema ... CD 13.99(Includes obi.)
EMI/Odeon (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
Sublime bossa jazz from one of the greatest combos on the Brazilian scene of the 60s – the crackling trio led by drummer Milton Banana, a really tremendous player no matter what the setting! The album bristles with energy from the very first note – virtually a blueprint for the sound ... read more CD
Banda Black Rio —
Maria Fumaca ... LP Atlantic/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Cardume/EMI (Brazil), 2004. Used ... $9.99
One of the most striking recent Brazilian albums we've heard in years – a 6 track ep from a group with a really tremendous sound! The approach is spare and stripped down – heavy percussion with rocking and funky guitars – sometimes influenced by American rhythms, but often ... read more CD
(Out of print. This is a copy protected CD.)
Barbatuques —
O Seguinte E Esse ... CD MCD World Music (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Monitor, Mid 60s. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 16.98
An amazing record – one we'd easily rank right up there with some of our favorite 60s albums from Brazil – including work by Baden Powell or Elis Regina! This session has echoes of the best of both of those artists, but also predates their key moments too – a groundbreaking ... read more CD
(Special limited CD – pressed up for us by the Smithsonian Folkways label. Comes with original cover artwork, and the CD also features a PDF file with the original liner notes and other materials from the original record release.)
Lumiar (Brazil), 1994. Used ... $16.99
Ary Barroso was the godfather of Brazilian popular song in the years before the big bossa composers, and his work has had a lasting impression upon Brazilian music that extends strongly into the present. Volume 1 is only the tip of the 3-volume iceberg of his work – and it features some of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lumiar (Brazil), 1994. Used ... $14.99
Volume 2 of Lumiar's tribute to one of the greatest songwriters in Brazil's history, and another 15 tracks performed by some of the greatest talents of Brazilian song. Included are the tracks "Aquarela Do Brasil" by Tim Maia, "Brasil Moreno" by Os Cariocas, "Rancho Das ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lumiar (Brazil), 1994. Used ... $18.99
Despite the age of most of Ary Barroso's great compositions, these modern recordings show how fantastic and timeless his work really is. The interpretations of the material transcend the original compositional intent, and take the work to a whole new level of melodic introspection. The recordings ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Far Out (UK), 1963. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
The rare Latino Fantastico from Rubens Bassini – featuring a range of percussion and overall vibe that blends the feverishly rhythmic vibes his native Brazil with African, Cuban and South American styled numbers with ultra groovy exotica! Bassini is a master percussionist and he's backed by ... read more CD
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.)
Timeless/P-Vine (Japan), 1983. Used ... $18.99
A sweet bit of Brazilian fusion from this great Dutch group! The album has the feel of some of the excellent Brazilian jazz sides coming out of the Bay Area during the late 70s – a mixture of electric and acoustic instrumentation, with lots of tight percussion, warm jazzy flourishes, and ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Deck Disk (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $12.99
Features Carlos Malta, Hamilton De Holanda, and others. Tracks include "Fool On The Hill", "Something", "Day Tripper", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Eleanor Rigby", and "When I'm Sixty-Four". CD
(Out of print.)
(Brazil), Mid 70s-Early 80s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
WEA/Tropical Storm, 1993. Used ... $11.99
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/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $13.99
A fantastically soulful album from Jorge Ben – one of his greatest records ever, and a key part of Brazilian music in the 70s! The album marks an earthier shift for Jorge – a sound that's still rooted in the samba influences of the 60s, but which also takes on a bit more soul at the ... read more CD
Universal (Brazil), 1964. Used ... $14.99
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
ST2 (Brazil), 2006. Used ... $1.99
Berimbrown —
Aglomerado ... CD Obi Music (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $8.99
Includes a version of Jorge Ben's "Oba La Vem Ela". CD
(Out of print.)
Far Out (UK), 2009. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A different groove than usual for Jose Roberto Bertrami – and a record that definitely lives up to the promise of its title! Bertrami's really broken free from the regular Azymuth groove on this set – much more so than on some of his recent solo albums – playing here with a vibe ... read more CD
Universal (Japan), 1990. New Copy ... $13.99
A beautiful tribute to 25 years in Brazilian music by Maria Bethania – and a record that's easily one of her greatest efforts from later years! The album's something of an all-star effort – with guest vocals from Nina Simone, Joao Gilberto, Gal Costa, and others – and tremendous ... read more CD
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99 79.99
Wonderful early work from Maria Bethania – an album that's put together with a very sophisticated sound, and a really powerful feel overall! The orchestrations are relatively baroque – sometimes using strings in odd ways, other times bringing in bits of voices – all very much in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
Strong work by Maria Bethania from the late 70s – a session that has her tightening up her sound a bit more than before, but without any loss of her sense of drama or emotion! The album was recorded with a number of different musical backgrounds, including many small group settings with ... read more CD
Universal (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $13.99
A set of compositions penned by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos – sung by Maria Bethania in a warmly personal setting! The style here gets away from any of the too-romantic qualities that can sometimes mar presentation of the Carlos' brothers work – and instead, Bethania uses her innate ... read more CD
Kardum (France), 1988. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
Maria Bethania —
Maricotinha Ao Vivo ... CD Biscoito Fino/EMI (Brazil), 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
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(Out of print, CD is copy protected.)
Universal (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... $13.99
One of Maria Bethania's great collaborations with arranger Jaime Alem – an artist we loved as part of the team of Jaime & Nair back in the 70s, and who's really helping Bethania find some deeper space here in the middle years of her career! At a time when Maria had moved into some of the ... read more CD
BiD —
Bambas & Biritas ... CD Beleza/Ether (UK), 2004. Used ... $9.99
Sublime modern funk from Brazil – a really wonderful album, done without gimmicks or tricks – in a mode that really stands out from the pack! BiD's got a style here that's clearly influenced by generations of soulful Brazilian artists in previous years – delivered with a 21st ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Far Out (UK), 1978. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
Two warmly wonderful numbers from Ricardo Bomba – both Brazilian jazz gems from the 70s! "Eu Sei" features really lovely female vocals in the lead – soaring in a Tania Maria-like way over the tune's loping funky bassline, guitar, and keyboard line from Bomba! "Flutando&q ... (Funky 45's, Brazil) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ropeadope, 2021. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A set recorded in Brooklyn, but one with plenty of Brazilian spirit in the music – served up in a mix of English and Portuguese lyrics, with a breathy sort of charm that really takes us back to the 60s! The album's more jazz vocals than bossa nova, but definitely has some of the latter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luiz Bonfa —
Brazilian Scene ... LP Philips, 1965. Very Good+ ... $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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove.)
Verve, 1962. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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 Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD 8.99(Mono Mexican pressing with titles in Spanish. Cover has light surface wear, small sticker remnants, and a small drillhole through the center. Label has a drillhole.)
Dot, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A groovy blend of bossa themes and some of the lighter pop treatments that Bonfa often received – not really a problem for us, as the approach always filled out his sound a bit more, and made for some catchy tunes with a very groovy style! Tracks include "Bahia Soul", "Dois ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Mexican pressing with deep groove. Cover has some small splits in the bottom seam and minimal surface wear.)
Verve, 1962. Used ... $8.99
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 29.99(Out of print, Verve By Request digipack pressing.)
RCA, 1970. Very Good ... $9.99
A wickedly wonderful record from Luiz Bonfa – one that has his bossa-inflected guitar style supported by larger arrangements by Marty Manning. The feel is kind of bossa meets 60s easy meets early CTI – as Manning's work reminds us a lot of the larger orchestrations penned by Don ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
Very groovy bossa tracks – very much in the mode of some of the Verve hit recordings of the mid 60s! After the success of the Astrud Gilberto/Joao Gilberto work with Stan Getz, it's clear that Philips and Luiz Bonfa wanted to get in on the act – and they've paired Bonfa's guitar with ... read more CD
YB Music (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
CDBA (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
ST2 (Brazil), 2008. Used ... $6.99
Cool keyboards from Ari Borger – a Brazilian jazz player, but one who's steeped in American soul jazz sounds of the 60s! The album's a bit more jazz than keyboard funk, but it's still pretty funky too – especially on some of the numbers that pick up the groove with some distinct mod ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Deck Disk (Brazil), 2020. New Copy ... $16.99
A really fantastic album from the great Lo Borges – and proof of that long-running adage about Brazilian singers – they never falter as they age, and most seem to be able to hold onto all that made them great in the first place – at a level that's very different from artists on ... read more CD
Naphta (Brazil), 2021. New Copy ... $19.99
The great Lo Borges first rose to fame as part of Milton Nascimento's corner club in the early 70s – and damn, if he doesn't still sound great after all of these years – maybe even more true to his roots than Milton in more recent recordings! Lo's got a hell of a way with a tune, and ... read more CD
Philips (Brazil), 1970s/1980s. Used ... $8.99
A nice little collection of classic work by Bosco – issued by Philips, but apparently including tracks from his classic years at RCA. The set features 14 tracks in all, and titles include "Linha De Passe", "A nivel De", "Papel marche", "Preta Porter De ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Equipe/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99
An obscure bossa combo, but a great one too – featured here on a rare 60s album for the Equipe label, which was also home to some of Dedoato's earliest work! The feel here is a bit like some of those better-known records – with organ lines stepping out over some lively samba and bossa ... read more CD
Lua Discos (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $1.99
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(Case has some edgewear.)
Sonhos & Sons (Brazil), 2007. Used ... $4.99
The first album in many years from Robertinho Brant – and a really evocative little set, one that more than lives up to its title! There's definitely a soundtrack sort of quality to the tunes, even though most of them are vocal numbers – and they work like little snapshots of life, put ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Quartin/Far Out (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
A fantastic double-length set – two full albums of music, essential for any fan of Brazilian jazz – or even jazz in general! First up is Esperanto – an incredible album from one of Brazil's greatest reed players of the 70s – the mighty Victor Assis Brasil – a free-thin ... read more CD
