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Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
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Artezanal/Far Out (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 29.98
Fantastic stuff – and one of the greatest records ever by Brazilian keyboardist Antonio Adolfo! The album was recorded at the end of the 70s, and has a sound that's a lot like the best fusion work by Azymuth – a great mix of jazz and funk, plus more dynamic Brazilian elements – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
CTI, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the CTI inner sleeve. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "Lucky Southern".)
Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Spacious and earthy fusion from Airto – a record that departs nicely from earlier work, yet still keeps all the best elements intact! Airto's percussion work is firmly at the core of the set – giving it a nice acoustic base to work from, while also adding in touches of electric guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a rough cutout hole, lightly bent corners, and some surface wear.)
Buddah/Real Gone, 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $30.99 32.99
Easily one of the greatest records that Brazilian percussionist Airto ever recorded – a stunning blend roots and jazzy currents, and a set that follows strongly off his work in the group Quarteto Novo! The set's got contributions from one of his key partners in that combo – reedman ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on blue vinyl!)
RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mudei De Ideia ... CD 10.99
RCA (Brazil), 1973. Very Good ... $23.99
An incredibly groovy group – with a sound that's like a 70s take on the Sergio Mendes groove, all touched up with electric instrumentation on keyboards and guitars, but with a breezy vocal approach and some tight post-bossa rhythms! The group perform versions of some of the best Brazilian ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing – from BMG/DMR!)
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
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
Banda Black Rio —
Super Nova Samba Funk (yellow vinyl pressing) (2021 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Far Out (UK), 2011. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A brilliant new vision for the legendary Banda Black Rio – the pioneering samba, soul and funk combo that broke so much ground in the 70s and remain vital to this day – led here by William Magalhaes, in a mode that celebrates decades of the best Brazilian music, while fearlessly moving ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Super Nova Samba Funk ... CD 7.99(Limited edition yellow vinyl pressing!)
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
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
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
Lugar Alto (Brazil), 1984. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
A beautiful take on Brazilian guitar modes from earlier years – a set that has Leonardo Boccia first stepping out in an acoustic vibe that echoes roots from Baden Powell and Luiz Bonfa – then has the musician working alongside the vocals of Sueli Sodre, plus added percussion and effects ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alexia Bomtempo —
Suspiro ... LP 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
Also available Suspiro ... CD 9.99
Suspiro ... CD 7.99
Overseas Artists Recordings, 2019. Sealed ... $14.99
RCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(1976 Spanish reissue pressing on Duher. Cover has light ringwear.)
Nucleus, 1967. Sealed ... $9.99
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 bumped corners.)
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. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Heavenly, 2021. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
A really fantastic trio from Brazil – one who work in a very classic Azymuth mode of electric piano, bass, and drums! The tunes are nicely open, and have a tremendous sense of flow – jazz, to be sure – but with lots of focus on the rhythms, which often have this slow funk quality ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
None More (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $24.99
Really lovely work from Caravela – a British band, but one with a lovely lead singer who delivers lyrics in Portuguese – while the group support the music in a mix of Brazilian styles and more contemporary London modes! The album's like the sort of great fusion we used to hear from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Celia —
Celia ... LP Continental/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Celia ... CD 10.99
Continental/Mr Bongo (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
Wickedly cool work from this overlooked Brazilian singer – a record that's got a strong sense of soul in the grooves, and a great sense of imagination in the choice of songs! Celia sings early work by Joyce, Lo Borges, Nelson Angelo, and others – with these shifting arrangements from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Celia (1970) ... CD 11.99
Six Degrees, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
Ceu seems to be an even stronger singer here than before – still able to drift in and out of an easygoing rhythm when she wants, but also more suited to take on tunes with a more soulful vibe – which includes a number of standout tunes that really make the record shine! There's still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo —
Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo ... LP Mad About Records (Portugal), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A warm jazzy gem from 70s Brazil – a set that's filled with incredible keyboard work from Guilherme Coutinho, who handles organ, electric piano, and other keyboards too – mixed with vocal modes that often have the best sorts of jazzy touches from the scene at the time! The blend is the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Brazil), 1984. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include "Vem Pro Samba Meu Amor", "Minha Viola", "Rivalidade", "Pra Tudo Se Acabar Na Quarta Feira", "Boa Noite". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes original insert. Cover has ringwear, light aging, and a split bottom seam held with clear tape.)
Wilson Das Neves E Conjunto —
Som Quente E O Das Neves ... LP Polydor/Audio Clarity (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A funky killer from this hip Brazilian drummer – with his always great percussive vibe touched nicely by Cali soul and funk influences! There's a really great mix of modes on this one. The percussion is prominent, of course, often with a funk steeped bass groove, killer horns, nice guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Plays at 45 rpm!)
Equipe/Far Out (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 29.99
A rare Brazilian album from the legendary keyboardist Deodato – recorded right around the same time as his classic CTI albums Prelude and Deodato 2 – but much more obscure! This set's got a similar electric vibe, but is much more compact – with maybe more organ than Rhodes, on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Miguel De Deus —
Black Soul Brothers ... LP Underground (Brazil), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic work from Miguel De Deus – an artist with more than enough funky talent to live up to the ambitious title of the album – given that he started his career working in the famous Os Brazoes combo! That group were a key part of the Tropicalia years, and mixed up a heady brew of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Portuguese reissue on Groovie. Includes the insert.)
Jackson Do Pandeiro —
Forro Do Jackson ... LP Copacabana/Honey Pie, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A great little set from Brazilian percussionist Jackson Do Pandeiro – an album that grooves along on a strong wave of forro – that rootsy genre that burst big on the Brazilian scene of the 50s – tying together folksy roots and modern samba nicely, with lots of heavy percussion and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 1963. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A really really wonderful little record – one that's far more than you might guess from it's slightly gimmicky title! The session's clearly done in a mode to resonate with the Charlie Byrd or Stan Getz bossa work of the early 60s, but it's also got a slightly offbeat quality that makes it ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing.)
Musidisc (Brazil), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $28.99
Jazzy tenor work from Bob Fleming – the American pseudonym of Moacir Silva, recorded here in a sweet set of samba rhythms and nice instrumental touches! LP, Vinyl record album
(Colombian pressing.)
Universal (Japan), 2003. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
A beautiful recent live recording from bossa legend Joao Gilberto – the kind that shows that he's still very much in fine fine form! The set was recorded in Tokyo, and features Joao on voice and guitar – with no other instrumentation at all – replicating the feel of some of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Odeon/Capitol (Mexico), Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
An unusual issue of sublime early work from bossa genius Joao Gilberto – served up with arrangements from Antonio Carlos Jobim, and titles that include "Se E Tarde Me Perdoa", "So Em Teus Bracos", "A Primeira Vez", "Manha De Carnaval", "Saudade Fez ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Bottom cover seam has a bit of splitting, and a very light stain in one corner – and side has a cutout mark – but cover is nice overall.)
EMI (Brazil), 1985. Near Mint- ... $18.99
Wonderfully evocative work from Egberto Gismonti – a set based around the music of Hecto Villa-Lobos, but taken to much more creatively modern territory! The older compositions are a wonderful match for Gismonti's free-thinking approach to music – and the tunes are really opened up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian pressing, with insert.)
Imperial (Brazil), Early 70s. Very Good ... $14.99
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(Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Jaime & Nair —
Jaime & Nair (180 gram pressing) ... LP CID/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Incredible stuff – the kind of obscure Brazilian 70s album that first got us into the music in the first place, and which keeps us digging through the racks for more and more over the years! The set is the first album ever recorded by the team of Jaime Alem and Nair De Candia – both of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polysom (Brazil), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
Great 80s grooves from this cool Brazilian duo – the guitar and vocals of Robson Jorge and a sweet range of keyboards from Lincoln Olivetti – tied together in a style that's got plenty of great electro soul touches! At some level, the album recalls some of the 80s grooves coming from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC, 1962. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A gem of a record from the early 60s – a freewheeling set of bossa jazz, played by the combo of tenor saxophonist Juarez! There's a fluid, open groove to the record that's mighty nice – really romping rhythms that set fire to the tenor of Juarez right from the start – as he moves ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has some ringwear.)
CBS/Le Tres Jazz Club (France), Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99
Groovy groovy groovy! Les Masques were a 60s vocal-oriented Brazilian combo from France, and they had a tight jazzy approach that was similar to Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66! That alone would be enough to make them #1 in our book – but they also get some excellent backing from the Trio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luaka Bop, 1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99 27.98
Insanely great sounds from the legendary Tim Maia – easily the most soulful singer in 70s Brazil, and an artist with a heck of a strong ear for funk, too! The music here is an incredible hybrid of American soul and Brazilian elements – especially since some lyrics are in English – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available World Psychedelic Classics 4 – Nobody Can Live Forever – The Existential Soul Of Tim Maia ... CD 14.99
Copacabana/Patua Discos (Brazil), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99
A pretty fantastic set of soulful 70s work from Brazil – a set that's got lots of deep currents in the orchestrations, which are echoed further by the rich vocals of Amada Maita! The record's got a way of sounding sophisticated and groovy at the same time – and the arrangements often ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mandala —
Mandala (180 gram pressing) ... LP Morisom/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 39.98
A really heavyweight album from the Brazilian scene of the 70s – recorded by a group of artists who were really helping to transform the sound of jazz at the time! There are elements that are familiar here, but served up in these really fresh ways – changing up the rhythmic and melodic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Accord (France), 1978. Very Good+ ... $14.99
In the years before she came to America, and turned into a slickly-produced Brazilian fusion diva, Tania Maria was living in France, and recording some great material with a much more stripped-down feel than her later recordings. This great album from the late 70s features a very nice batch of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Quartin/Far Out (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
A tremendous lost masterpiece from Jose Mauro – a less-remembered figure in Brazilian music at the start of the 70s – but one we'd rank right up there with the best of the time, on a short list that would include Marcos Valle, Milton Nascimento, and Arthur Verocai! Like those three ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available A Viagem Das Horas ... CD 12.99
RCA (Brazil), 1966. Very Good+ ... $38.99
A pretty great record by this Brazilian singer from the 60s! The album's got some fairly dramatic material – as was Maysa's wont – and it features sophisticated arrangements by Erlon Chaves that mix a post-bossa sound with styles that were being used by some of Europe's bigger singers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing!)
Top Tape/Far Out (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $22.99 26.98
An amazing album of vocal Brazilian jazz and sweet electric funk – a standout classic that's forever been at the top of our stack of 70s Brazilian music! Singer Ana Mazzotti is at the head of the session – singing with this breezy style that's at once cold and warm, cool and emotive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ana Mazzotti (Ninguem Vai Me Segurar) ... CD 12.99
London (Brazil), 1967. Very Good ... $11.99
Brilliant 60s work from Meirelles – ostensibly an album of pop batucada tracks, but a record that also features some great jazzy groovers lurking in the mix of tracks! The stunner here is Meirelles' great take on "Mas Que Nada" – zooming around in mod 60s instrumental ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and white label pressing, in the plastic outer sleeve.)
A&M, 1986. Sealed ... $14.99
One of Sergio Mendes' strongest soul sets of the 80s – a record that seems to bring his music back into focus a bit more than some of the previous albums – even though it still keeps things strongly in a contemporary R&B mode! Production and arrangements here are shared by Sergio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1983. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Upbeat soul from Sergio Mendes – but a record that's still got a Brazilian heart beating underneath! The sound of the set is very much in the best mainstream soul modes of the time – never too electric overall, but put together with a nicely warm groove that continues the legacy of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1968. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
The second album by Sergio and crew – and a real push forward for the group! The basic format of two-female harmony leads is still in place – but for some reason, this album gives a bit more of a nod to Brazilian roots than before, and really spices things up with an even more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a lightly stained corner.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 —
Look Around ... LP A&M, 1967. Very Good ... $16.99
Dreamy bossa pop from the A&M studios of the 60s – the Brasil 66 sound at its best! The style here is a perfect blend of real Brazilian influences and some of the hipper styles bubbling in the LA studio scene of the time – all locked together perfectly by Sergio Mendes, in the twin- ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing. Cover has moderate wear down the opening on the back, but is otherwise in nice shape.)
EMI (France), 1970. Very Good- ... $14.99
Recorded in Buenos Aires, but a strong set of Brazilian tunes by these three greats! Singer Maria Crueza was at her best during the early 70s – and working here with the classic bossa team of poet Vinicius De Moraes and guitarist Toquinho, she really sparkles with a sound that's some of her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s pressing in a flip-back cover, with some wear and aging.)
Tapecar (Brazil), 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A wonderful little album – sweet jazzy MPB from Roberto Nascimento, a lost record that we're very happy got reissued! We'll be honest and say that we didn't know anything about this one in the past – but we really enjoy the record for its warm grooves and gently soulful vocals. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2002 reissue on Amazon.)
Lira Paulstana/Lugar Alto (Brazil), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
A really unique little record from Ze Eduardo Nazario – a set that maybe begins in improvised jazz, but which soon opens up to a world of different sonic possibilities – on some moments that have a very Brazilian vibe overall, even if it is an experimental one! Eduardo plays a range of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paneg/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A rare little bossa jazz album from the early 60s Brazilian scene – one that's also a soundtrack too, which gives it a different feel than most other records of its type! The music is a mix of jazz and occasional larger orchestrations – in the best tradition of the late 50s French new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mad About Records (Portugal), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99
Sharp-changing fusion in the best Brazilian mode – one of those independent gems from the early 80s that really helped push the whole scene forward! Gelson Oliveira plays guitar and Luiz Ewerling plays drums – and the record's full of these great rhythms, nice time changes, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 500!)
Trunk (UK), 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99
Heavy rhythms from the Brazilian scene of the 50s – a set of grooves originally used to accompany a touring dance production, but a set of tracks that's gone on to have quite a life of its own! The music here isn't the cool bossa or spare samba you might expect – and instead has this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tam Tam Tam ... LP 19.99
Trunk (UK), 1958. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Heavy rhythms from the Brazilian scene of the 50s – a set of grooves originally used to accompany a touring dance production, but a set of tracks that's gone on to have quite a life of its own! The music here isn't the cool bossa or spare samba you might expect – and instead has this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tam Tam Tam ... LP 23.99
RCA (Mexico), Late 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
A sweet set from 60s Mexico – more bossa nova than anything else! Features nice combo backing with bass and drums – and some female vocals from Lupita Cuevas! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican stereo pressing.)
Flora Purim —
Flora e MPM ... LP RCA/Audio Clarity (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The amazing first album from Flora Purim – recorded years before the Brazilian jazz singer would rise to much greater fame on the global scene! Here, Flora's stepping off of the late bossa years – working in a mode that recalls some of the jazzier bossa singers of the time, but also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Plays at 45rpm!)
Virgin, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Titles include "Angel Eyes", "Flora Nova", "A Esperanca", "Las Olas", "Bodas De Prata", "Good Morning Heartache", "Nothing Will Be As It Was", and "Light As A Feather". LP, Vinyl record album
(A-side label has a manufacturing flaw.)
Polysom (Brazil), 2019. Sealed ... $24.99
Brazilian singer Elba Ramalho is still going strong – and maybe sounding better than ever, partly due to a matured quality in her vocals – which makes things sometimes sound deeper than in the early years! The style here is a mix of older forro elements with more contemporary touches ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elis Regina —
Elis Regina in London ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1969. Very Good ... $29.99
Elis Regina hits the London scene of the late 60s – with amazing results that make the album one of her best from the early years! The style here is still quite bossa-oriented, but backings are done by Peter Knight – who'd worked with Scott Walker and some of the other hip British ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Mexican pressing on Philips. Cover has an unglued bottom seam, lightly bent corners and a small center split on the spine.)
Far Out (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.98
A Brazilian jazz keyboard masterpiece – a set you can put right up there next to the earliest records by Azymuth, even though this one's much more obscure! Keyboardist Marcos Resende never hit the kind of fame he deserved, but that also allowed him to be one of the most creative players on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Marcos Resende & Index ... CD 12.99
Odeon (Mexico), 1965. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A 60s bossa nova classic – a famous live performance that features lots of upbeat vocal groovers! Both Pery Ribeiro and Leny Andrade sing on all tracks, and they're backed up by the Bossa Tres – heard here at their sharp-edged early best, working with extremely creative arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark and a half split bottom seam.)
Muse, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
An unbelievably fantastic album, and perhaps the greatest one that Dom Um Romao ever cut! Dom recorded this set in America with a blend of Brazilian and New York musicians – creating an incredible sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – a rich harmony of Brazilian roots and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lucas Santtana —
Sem Nostalgia ... LP Mais Um Discos (UK), 2009. New Copy ... $22.99
Another bold leap forward for Lucas Santtana – a Brazilian artist who really blows our mind with each new release! It's been a few years since we last heard from Lucas, but it's clear he's been doing plenty during the time – coming up with fresh new ideas, working on some English-based ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lucas Santtana & Selecao Natural —
3 Sessions In A Greenhouse (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Diginois/Mais Um Discos (UK), 2006. New Copy ... $24.99
The most mindblowing record to date from Lucas Santtana – a dub-heavy session recorded live in the studio, done with a darkly brooding sound that's far different from his other albums! Instrumentation here is by the combo Selecao Natural – working in a blend of heavy bass and horns ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition red vinyl pressing.)
Favorite (France), 1985. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 48.99
A sweet 80s groove from Brazil – a self-released set by George Sauma Jr, a singer who works in some nicely soulful territory throughout! In a way, the vibe here is a bit like the Marcos Valle albums of the early 80s – elements of modern soul and boogie in the rhythms, but given a very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available George Sauma Jr ... CD 19.99
Continental/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
An early album by this groovy Brazilian rock group that featured Ney Matogrosso on vocals! The record has a haunting sound that mixes nice vocal production with spare arrangements supported by guitar, piano, and bass. The sound is difficult to describe – but the record has some extremely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Continental/Orfeon (Mexico), 1973. Very Good ... $34.99
A Brazilian rock classic! The band had a very sophisticated sound that mixes nice vocal production with spare arrangements supported by guitar, piano, and bass. The sound is difficult to describe – but the record has some extremely compelling songwriting, and great vocal work that carries ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Mexican pressing. Cover has light wear and a small name near the bottom.)
CBS (Mexico), Early/Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $84.99
Titles include "Desafinado", "Samba De Sofrer", "Corcovado", "Deixei De Chorar", "O Pato", "Barquinho", "Chega De Saudade" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the CBS inner sleeve. Cover has some wear and aging, small seam splits, and a bit of chipping along the opening.)
RGE/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
One of the cooler groups from the jovem guarda years of 60s Brazil – a combo who sometimes echo rock modes of the Anglo world, but who can also bring in some strong currents from samba too! The mix is great, and completely infectious on the best cuts – as the blue guitars and echoey ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wilson Simonal —
Tem Algo Mais ... LP Odeon/Honey Pie (UK), 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A fantastic early bossa session from Wilson Simonal! His deep soulful voice is in perfect form – and it sounds super next to sweet lilting arrangements by the great Lyrio Panicalli – who uses larger orchestrations to open up that soulful side of Wilson's vocals – the sort that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Odeon (Mexico), Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Killer work from Wilson Simonal – a singer who brought plenty of soul to his samba! Simonal's got a groove that's somewhere in the territory of early work by Jorge Ben – upbeat, lively, and filled with joy – lots of very groovy rhythms that draw from samba roots, but inflect the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Mexican pressing. Cover has a light water stain in one corner – OK on the front, but with some light peeling on the back corner.)
Odeon (Mexico), Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good+ 3LPs ... $39.99
A very cool 3LP set – filled with some of the best early tracks by Wilson Simonal – those jaunty, jazzy, samba funky tunes we love so much! Titles include "Zazueira", "Pails Tropical", "Meia Volta", "Voce Abusou", "Telefone", and lots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, a bit of splitting in one bottom corner, and some traces of tape on the top edge – but vinyl is nice.)
EMI (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1973. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A wonderful early 70s release from Brazilian singer Taiguara – a record of sublime complications, beyond description or compare! The album brings together so many different strands of music – from ambitious Nascimento-like scoring to simpler, almost folksy moments, to some more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes large fold-out insert! Cover has some edge wear, some splitting in the spine, and partially unglued bottom seam.)
Philips/DOL (Russia), 1963. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 20.99
A seminal set from one of the greatest bossa combos ever – a group who could boast sharp instrumentation and warm vocal harmonies too! The mix of sounds is completely sublime – jazzy piano trio sounds at the core, topped by soaring harmonies from the members of the trio – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elenco (Mexico), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $29.99
One of the best records ever by Sylvia Telles – a very tight set of bossa grooves, with some warm and complicated arrangements by the great Moacir Santos! Santos' influence on the session is felt especially on the tracks that feature him soloing on alto and flute – adding in some dark ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Mexican pressing. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on a fw tracks, but is clean overall. Cover has some wear and masking tape on the edges.)
Odeon (Brazil), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Music by Lyrio Panicali – and titles that include "A Hora Do Amor", "Cancao", "Adoracao", "A Voz Do Silencio", "Tem Que Ser Ela", and "Quando Me Enamorado". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian mono pressing, in a cover with polyliner attached.)
Universal/Polysom (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $32.99
Beautiful work from Tribalistas – that groundbreaking group forged from three Brazilian stars who rose in the 90s – Arnaldo Antunes, Marisa Monte, and Carlinhos Brown – who somehow found a perfect way to come together, and make their music even more special as a trio! We've ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Arlequim/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
Trio Mocoto first rose to fame as the funky band behind Jorge Ben on his early 70s classics – the combo that gave him such a soulful sound – and here on their own, they sound pretty darn great – with a style that follows the same evolution as Jorge's own sound at the time! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner/Mr Bongo (UK), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
One of the most important early albums by Marcos Valle – a set of instrumental tracks recorded with lots of acoustic guitar! Even though Valle was well known as a singer and composer of bossa nova tunes, the set instead focuses on his instrumental work – recording his guitar ala Jobim ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Som Livre/Mr Bongo (UK), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 21.98
Marcos Valle might look a bit sad and forlorn with all those fruity drinks on the cover – but the record itself is a wonderfully upbeat session, and one that's very much in the same modern soul mode of his 80s groove Vontade De Rever Voce! As on that record, the sound here shows strong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Marcos Valle (1983) (rose pink vinyl pressing) ... LP 27.99
Marcos Valle (1983) (mint green vinyl pressing) ... LP 27.99
Som Livre/Mr Bongo (UK), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 30.98
Marcos Valle might look a bit sad and forlorn with all those fruity drinks on the cover – but the record itself is a wonderfully upbeat session, and one that's very much in the same modern soul mode of his 80s groove Vontade De Rever Voce! As on that record, the sound here shows strong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Indie exclusive mint green colored vinyl pressing!)
Marcos Valle (1983) ... LP 20.99
Marcos Valle (1983) (rose pink vinyl pressing) ... LP 27.99
Som Livre/Mr Bongo (UK), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 30.98
Marcos Valle might look a bit sad and forlorn with all those fruity drinks on the cover – but the record itself is a wonderfully upbeat session, and one that's very much in the same modern soul mode of his 80s groove Vontade De Rever Voce! As on that record, the sound here shows strong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Indie exclusive rose pink vinyl pressing!)
Marcos Valle (1983) ... LP 20.99
Marcos Valle (1983) (mint green vinyl pressing) ... LP 27.99
Marcos Valle —
Vontade De Rever Voce (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Som Livre/Vinilisssimo (Spain), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Funky soul from the great Marcos Valle – a great blend of mellow grooves and upbeat tunes recorded at the same time Valle was working in the US with Leon Ware! The style here is very similar to Ware's 2 albums for Elektra – both of which feature work from Valle, and include tunes that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tonodisc/Altercat (Germany), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
Some of the earliest recordings of Brazilian percussionist Nana Vasconcelos – an artist who'd go on to have a huge history in jazz, including famous work with Pat Metheny on ECM! This set has Nana very much in his roots – playing first on a stunning solo percussion track that mixes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Sarah Vaughan —
I Love Brazil ... LP Pablo, 1977. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Sarah does love Brazil – and the album's one of a number recorded in a Brazilian mode later in her career – in a way that really helped her breathe new life into her music by finding a different groove to work with! The arrangements here are relatively full – handled by Edson ... (Vocalists, Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Caetano Veloso —
Caetano Veloso (1967) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Third Man, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 25.00
One of the building blocks of the late 60s Tropicalia scene in Brazil – and a standout solo debut from the young Caetano Veloso! The album's got an approach that's as dynamic and trippy as its cover image might imply – the same amazing blend of sounds and styles you'd hear on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nicely done Third Man pressing – remastered from the original 1967 mixes!)
Hannibal/Luaka Bop, 2001. New Copy Gatefold ... $19.99 20.99
An incredible album from Moreno Veloso – the son of the famous Caetano, but an artist who's already very much his own man on this classic collaboration with the team of Kassin and Domenico! Moreno plays it cool on most of the record – singing in a spare setting that mixes acoustic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Far Out (UK), 2007. New Copy ... $22.99 26.98
Tremendous new work from Arthur Verocai – the Brazilian legend who's best remembered for his sublime self-titled album from the 70s, but who sounds equally great on this contemporary release! The record has a really classic feel overall – warm, soulful, and filled with plenty of jazzy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Encore ... CD 10.99
Arthur Verocai —
Mochilla Presents Timeless – Arthur Verocai (2021 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Mochilla, 2009. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The great Arthur Verocai and his orchestra – the already legendary performance for the Timeless series presented by Mochilla! It's all the songs from from Verocai's amazing self-titled album from 1972. Arthur Verocai composed the material, and arranges and conducts the orchestra with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Continental/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
A record with "samba" in the title, but a set that hardly sounds like samba at all – given that the record is one of the groundbreaking 70s albums from the legendary Tom Ze! Ze first rose to fame as an experimentalist in the Tropicalia scene – but here, he's years past that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Folkways, 1962. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Features Kraja, Kraho, Tukuna, Juruna, Suya, and Trumai ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label pressing, includes booklet. Cover has light wear and a trace of a price sticker.)
Estudio Eldorado (Brazil), 1986. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Features tracks by Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Ze Ramalaho, Moraes Moreira, Elba Ramalho and more! LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Mr Bongo Record Club – Vol 3 ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Mr Bongo reminds us once again why they've been one of our favorite labels of the past few decades – delivering a masterful collection of rare funky dancefloor grooves around the globe for their Record Club Volume 3! True to form, it's vintage rare funk, bossa, Afro Soul and underground ... (Funky Compilations, Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RGE (Brazil), 1960s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great compilation of rare bossa grooves – put together from the classic catalog of RGE Records in the 60s, featuring some rare gems from the classic days of the bossa nova! The package includes many wonderful numbers that haven't been reissued properly for years, and the selection of 9 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 60s pressing. Cover has some wear and a few small rips around the edges – but vinyl is nice and clean.)
Luaka Bop, 1989. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A lively collection of classic samba material – featuring some really nice gems from the revivalist era of the early and mid 70s. As with all Luaka Bop compilations, the liner notes are great, and provide a strong introduction to the music. There's a total of 13 cuts in all – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Shrinkwrap has a small hole in front. Cover has a cutout notch.)
