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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
Antonio Adolfo —
Encontros - Orquestra Atlantica ... CD AAM, 2018. Used ... $7.99
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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
Fermata/Discobertas (Brazil), 1968. New Copy ... $11.99
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
Discobertas (Brazil), 1978. Used ... $11.99
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Stunt (Denmark), 2015. New Copy ... $15.99 18.99
A lovely little Brazilian-styled set from tenorist Harry Allen – and one that features vocals and guitar from the wonderful Joyce! Almost all titles are originals by Antonio Carlos Jobim – as you'd guess from the title – but Allen's deep-voiced approach moves them into very ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
Inter CD (Brazil), Used ... $9.99
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RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $8.99 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
Microservice (Brazil), 2009. Used ... $11.99
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 ... $9.99
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.)
CBS (Brazil), 1989. Used ... $1.99
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Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2016. New Copy ... $18.99
A set of solo piano Christmas tunes from Brazilian keyboardist Marcos Ariel – a record that seems to start out with a familiar vibe, but then takes off into some very nice directions of its own! Ariel serves up a relatively straight take on "Jingle Bells" at the start – ... (Holiday Music, Brazil) read more CD
Concord, 1996. Used ... $6.99
Concord, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Concord, 1994/1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Polydor (Brazil), 1981. Used ... $11.99
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Philips (Brazil), 1988. Used ... $6.99
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World/Ryko, Early 40s. Used ... $2.99
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Universal Sound (UK), 1996. Used ... $29.99
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!)
Pommelo (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99
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
RCA/Lion, 1968. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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
GEL (Brazil), Used ... $4.99
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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
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 19.99(Limited edition of 2000 copies – in a nice LP-styled sleeve!)
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
Universal (Brazil), 2004. Used ... $5.99
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
Sony (Brazil), 1997. Used ... $9.99
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Universal (Brazil), 1978. Used ... $9.99
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.)
Universal (Brazil), 1983. New Copy ... $16.99
A nicely rootsy little album from Maria Bethania – recorded during a period when some of her music could often sound much fuller and more electric! The album's got subtle help from Toninho Horta, Dori Caymmi, and Guto Graca Mello – all of whom arrange Maria's vocals in a sophisticated ... read more CD
Polygram (Brazil), Late 70s. Used ... $4.99
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Mario Biondi —
Brasil (with bonus track) ... CD Sony (Italy), 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
A fantastic new setting for the magnificent voice of Mario Biondi – a set that has the Italian crooner working alongside co-producer Kassin – who helps give Mario this very groovy take on Brazilian music! The style is mostly upbeat and soulful – a bit like the grooves on early ... (New Grooves, Brazil) read more CD
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
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 ... $9.99
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!)
Universal/Sunnyside, 1962/1963. Used ... $9.99
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
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 19.99
Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD 8.99
Verve/Polygram (Japan), 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 19.99
Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD 14.99
Odeon/EMI (Brazil), 1962. Used ... $8.99
An early gem from Luiz Bonfa – one of the first really strong albums from this master of Brazilian guitar! The music is quite lively, without the sleepy quality that you find on some of Bonfa's other records – and Luiz' guitar is backed by a nice little combo that really keeps up to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RGE (Brazil), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $6.99
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
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EMI (Brazil), 1960s. Used ... $18.99
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EMI (Brazil), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $9.99
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
Sony (Brazil), 1994. Used ... $6.99
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BMG (Brazil), 1980/1981. Used ... $12.99
Two lost gems from one of Brazil's greatest singers! Joao Bosco's work for RCA has rarely been reissued properly – which is why we're super-excited about this "2-in-1" set that brings together a pair of albums from the beginning of the 80s. Bosco's in fine form here, branching out ... read more CD
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Universal (France), 2001. Used ... $6.99
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BMG (Spain), 2003. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Tratore (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $6.99
Carlinhos Brown is impressing us more and more these days – and this great little set is a rootsy exploration of Candomble, done in a highly percussive mode that's a welcome change from the mish-mash modernism of Brown's earlier albums! There's still a bit of electronics on the set, but the ... read more CD
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Ether/Trama (UK), 2004. Used ... $2.99
A bold step forward for the new Brazilian generation – and the greatest recording we've heard so far from Bruno E! The set's incredible from the first moment – as equally steeped in warm jazz improvisation as in the beats and samples of Bruno's earlier work – taking off with a ... read more CD
Philips (Brazil), 1976. New Copy ... $9.99
A wonderful mid 70s album by Chico Buarque – proof that he was still one heck of a songwriter, and a pretty decent singer, despite the fact that he'd grown a silly-looking moustache! The production's very nice, too – with that excellent compressed sound that was being used on some ... read more CD
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
Concord/Picante, 1979. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Vinicius Cantuaria —
Indio De Apartamento ... CD Naive (France), 2012. Used ... $6.99
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 ... $4.99
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
Sunnyside, 2015. Used ... $8.99
A truly beautiful tribute to the classic songcraft of Antonio Carlos Jobim – done with warmth, reverence and soul-stirring voice and guitar by Vinicius Cantuaria! The Tom Jobim songbook is timeless, of course, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that one of the finer Brazilian voices of a ... read more CD
Som Livre/Gala (Brazil), 1991. Used ... $3.99
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Tapecar/Ultra Vybe (Brazil), 1975. New Copy ... $9.99
The title's no lie, as the album features plenty of guitar and percussion next to the great vocals of Beth Carvalho – just the sort of lively samba backings that make her 70s albums so wonderful! There's a stripped-down, no-nonsense approach to the set – that surprisingly rootsy ... read more CD
(Part of the Brasilian Music Love Affair series!)
Mack Avenue, 2003. Used ... $4.99
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RGE (Brazil), Mid 60s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $7.99
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Elenco (Brazil), 1966. New Copy ... $9.99
A landmark meeting of two Brazilian generations! The older singer/songwriter Dorival Caymmi meets up with Tom Jobim in this moody session of stripped-down tracks recorded in the famous Elenco style – and the result is a classic album that spans two generations of Brazilian music. Dorival ... read more CD
Also available Caymmi Visita Tom ... CD 9.99
Dorival Caymmi & Tom Jobim —
Caymmi Visita Tom ... CD Elenco (Japan), 1966. Used ... $9.99
A landmark meeting of two Brazilian generations! The older singer/songwriter Dorival Caymmi meets up with Tom Jobim in this moody session of stripped-down tracks recorded in the famous Elenco style – and the result is a classic album that spans two generations of Brazilian music. Dorival ... read more CD
Also available Caymmi Visita Tom ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
Tapecar/Amazon (Brazil), Early 70s. New Copy ... $2.99
Moody female vocals from Brazil – a great early 70s album with a dreamy feel and a nice electric touch! In a way, the album's a fair bit like the Ana Mazzotti album from the same period, with a mix of some funky scatting vocal numbers, and other tunes that are more laidback, but which fit ... read more CD
Continental/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A beautifully groovy album from Celia Reis – maybe the hippest set ever from this Brazilian singer who was equally at home in samba and bossa modes! Production and arrangements are by Arthur Verocai – which will give you an idea of the creativity that went into the record – as ... read more CD
Also available Celia ... LP 23.99
RGE/Bomba (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $26.99
Bossa jazz doesn't get any better than this! The album's a rare little gem led by bassist Luiz Chaves – recorded in 1963, with a swinging mix of jazzy styles, and instrumentation that includes piano, guitar, tenor sax, alto, trumpet, and a slight bit of guitar. The group grooves with a ... read more CD
Viola Correa (Brazil), 2009. Used ... $6.99
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Philips (Brazil), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
Gal Costa pays tribute to one of the greatest Brazilian songwriters of an earlier age – the great Ary Barroso, one of the first to also get his songs translated into other global languages too! The language here is all Portuguese, though – but nicely updated by Gal in that range of ... read more CD
Also available Aquarela Do Brasil ... CD 6.99
Philips (Brazil), 1980. Used ... $6.99
Gal Costa pays tribute to one of the greatest Brazilian songwriters of an earlier age – the great Ary Barroso, one of the first to also get his songs translated into other global languages too! The language here is all Portuguese, though – but nicely updated by Gal in that range of ... read more CD
Also available Aquarela Do Brasil ... CD 11.99(Out of print.)
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2017. New Copy 2CD ... $21.99
A nice little live set that follows off the same sort of energy as the studio album Estratoferica – which has Gal Costa coming across with a more youthful vibe than she's had in years! As with that record, Gal's working here with a group of younger musicians – players who bring more ... read more CD
Also available Estratoferica – Ao Vivo (DVD) ... DVD 29.99
Philips/Mercury (Brazil), 1969. New Copy ... $15.99
Heady heady work from the legendary Gal Costa – caught here right at her early best, smack dab in the middle of the Tropicalia years! The album's one of Gal's legendary collaborations with arranger Rogerio Duprat – and it's very much in the spirit of her other incredible session from ... read more CD
Also available Gal (1969) (180 gram pressing) ... LP 32.99
Polygram (Brazil), 1971. New Copy ... $15.99
An incredible live album from Gal Costa – one that's easily as great as any of her studio albums from the time! But unlike the studio albums, the style here is quite spare and intimate – a very personal presentation of Gal's music, recorded in a way that has her starting out nearly ... read more CD
Philips/Elemental (Spain), 1976. New Copy ... $13.99
Gal Costa sings the music of Dorival Caymmi, but does so at a level that's completely different than his classics – often adding in currents of funk, jazz, and samba soul – sometimes with help from Joao Donato, who also plays keyboards on the set! The record's a perfect blend of modes ... read more CD
(Limited edition!)
Gal Costa —
India ... CD Philips/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
One of the richest, most expressive albums ever from the great Gal Costa – a set from her immediate post-Tropicalia years, and one that shows that she's got a lot more to offer than just a wild sense of experimentation! Gilberto Gil is the musical director here – with help from Rogerio ... read more CD
Verve, Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
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Bagual (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
A great little set from guitarist Yamandu Costa – one that follows in the legacy of previous albums of Brazilian guitar, but which also draws plenty of inspiration from the larger South American scene as well! Costa originally intended the set as a solo record, but soon found himself working ... read more CD
Arca/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1985. New Copy ... $9.99
Warmly wonderful sounds from Maria Creuza – really coming into her own at the time of this mid 80s set – and finding a way to blend together rootsy sounds and sophisticated production – all with a result that's a bit like Gal Costa at the time! There's a gentle feel to the set ... read more CD
(Part of the Brasilian Music Love Affair series!)
Arca/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $9.99
Pure magic from the lovely Maria Creuza – a singer who only seems to get more soulful as the years go on! The set's got a different feel than some of Maria's earlier work – rootsy some minutes, but with a soul-styled sophistication at others – often arranged with jazzy ... read more CD
(Part of the Brasilian Music Love Affair series!)
Anzic, 2003. Used ... $7.99
A beautiful set of tunes that more than lives up to its name – a selection of tracks arranged and put together by Brazilian drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, and featuring a host of American and Brazilian jazz players – including Romero Lumbambo, John Scofield, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
Da Lata —
Songs From The Tin ... CD Palm (UK), 2000. Used ... $3.99
Beautiful modern grooves from one of the best new Brazilian-oriented groups around! Da Lata features the talents of Smoke City's Chris Franck and the stellar London DJ Patrick Forge, one of the original partners of Gilles Peterson in the Talkin' Loud enterprise, and a key force in developing the ... read more CD
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Sony (Brazil), 2017. New Copy ... $13.99
A fantastic live set from Vanessa Da Mata – one that has her commanding the crowd with the sort of majesty that usually is just reserved for MPB artists of the golden age – at once intimately personal, but also able to project her depth to a large audience with effortless ease! Music ... read more CD
Also available Caixinha De Musica – Ao Vivo (CD & DVD) ... CD 16.99
Sony (Brazil), 2017. New Copy CD & DVD ... $16.99
A fantastic live set from Vanessa Da Mata – one that has her commanding the crowd with the sort of majesty that usually is just reserved for MPB artists of the golden age – at once intimately personal, but also able to project her depth to a large audience with effortless ease! Music ... read more CD
Also available Caixinha De Musica – Ao Vivo ... CD 13.99
BMG/RCA (Brazil), 1992. Used ... $6.99
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