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Adventure Music, 2007. Used ... $4.99
Jazz versions of classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim – all done by a group arranged and directed by guitarist Mario Adnet, and featuring guest work from Joyce, Helio Delmiro, Romero Lumbambo, and others! The sound here is really fresh – not merely just a reworking of Jobim's original ... read more CD
Sony (Brazil), 1970/1971. Used 2CD ... $9.99
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MELT 2000 (UK), 2000. Used ... $7.99
Airto's working with a bit of electronics here, but the album's still got plenty of greatness to offer – loads of Mr Moreira's trademark percussion, mixed in with with a bit of flutes, cuica, and keyboards too! The production has a somewhat ambitious feel – spreading Airto's sound out ... read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Polygram (Brazil), 1998. Used ... $5.99
Special guests include Ed Motta, Maria Bethania, Djavan, and Rita Ribeiro. CD
Aleuda featuring Hermeto Pascoal —
Oferenda ... CD Carmo/Far Out (UK), Mid 80s. Used ... $8.99
A wonderful album – one that takes us back to the early 70s sound of Hermeto, Airto, and Flora Purim! Hermeto Pascoal arrranged and produced the record, and it's based around the jazzy vocals of Brazilian singer Aleuda, who reminds us a bit of Flora in her early days, but with a tone that's ... read more CD
Capitol (Japan), 1964. Used ... $11.99
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
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Laurindo Almeida —
Viva Bossa Nova! ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Viva Bossa Nova! ... LP 6.99(Out of print, includes obi. Sealed.)
Concord/Bellaphon (Germany), 1981. Used ... $5.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Leny Andrade —
Bossa Nova ... CD Eldorado (Brazil), 1991. Used ... $6.99
An excellent bit of jazzy bossa from the great Leny Andrade – recorded in 1991, but with a mellow fusion sound that's got a very nice 70s sort of vibe! Leny's voice has always been great, and in these later years, she's hit a mellowed-out tone that's even better than the one she used on her ... read more CD
(Has different cover than shown.)
Obi Music (Brazil), 2000. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print. Sealed, with an open spot & sticker remnant.)
Leny Andrade —
Maiden Voyage – Featuring Fred Hersch ... CD Chesky, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Albatroz/Points South, 2005. Used ... $3.99
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
(Still sealed.)
Leny Andrade & Cesar Camargo Mariano —
Nos ... CD Velas (Brazil), 1993. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Leny Andrade & Cristovao Bastos —
Letra & Musica – Antonio Carlos Jobim ... CD Lumiar (Brazil), 1995. Used ... $18.99
A mellow set of sensitive interpretations of classic Jobim material, sung by the great Brazilian vocalist Leny Andrade, with backing by Cristova Bastos on piano. The set's mostly just voice and piano, and it's one of the mellowest Jobim tributes we've ever heard – sort of as if you were ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Venus (Japan), 2008. Used ... $18.99
The lovely Laura Ann does a nice job here with a host of classic Brazilian tunes – sung in both English and Portuguese, and backed by a jazzy little quartet! The album's got a nicely gentle feel, one that suits Laura Ann's vocals nicely – and it never tries to hard to be too classic, ... (Vocalists, Brazil) read more CD
RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
An amazing bit of Brazilian funk – and the best album ever by this exciting soulful duo! The record's their first, and it's got a crackling intensity that you don't always find on their other albums – a groove that mixes hard samba with bass-heavy funk, with a sound that makes them one ... read more CD
Eduardo Araujo —
A Onda E Boogaloo ... CD EMI (Brazil), 1969. Used ... $9.99
Swingin Brazilian soul from Eduardo Araujo – a late 60s groover that's steeped in the styles of Memphis and Muscle Shoals, but which also has a unique twist that's all its own! Eduardo's definitely in the "boogaloo" mode referred to in the title, as the album's a blend of the hard ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
SESC (Brazil), 1973. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
EMI/Copacabana (Brazil), Mid 70s-Early 80s. Used ... $1.99
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Azymuth —
Aguia Nao Come Mosca ... CD Atlantic/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99 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
Azymuth —
Azimuth (Linha Do Horizonte) (2CD version – with remixes) ... CD Som Livre/Far Out (UK), 1974. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A beautifully remastered version of the first album by Azymuth – presented here with a full bonus CD of new remix tracks! The core album is one of the sweetest electric records to come from 70s Brazil – the fabulous first effort from the Azymuth trio, and work that's hardly been ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Azymuth —
Flame/Milestone, 1984/1985. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Subtle magic from Azymuth – two mid 80s albums, back to back on a single CD! First up is Flame, a set that nicely lives up to its title – and which shows the strengths the trio picked up during their years in the US! The sound here is round and soulful – a great fusion of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Milestone/Far Out (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
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
(Remixed and remastered version – with better sound than ever!)
Far Out (UK), Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used 2CD ... $12.99
Sublime recent work from Brazilian fusion trio Azymuth – a combo possibly known best in the US for their 80s recordings in California, but who sound even better here on this collection of tracks done in the past decade for London-based Far Out Recordings! Far Out has a respect of Azymuth's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jasmine (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $4.99
BMG (Brazil), 1970s/1993. Used ... $11.99
Tight bossa tracks from one of Brazil's best drummers! We've got to admit, we're not exactly sure when this one's from. Although the copyright date says 1993, we think that this stuff's from the 70s from the production sound – and has been repackaged in a dateless compilation by RCA. The ... read more CD
(Out of print)
BMG (Brazil), 1978. Used ... $24.99
A wonderful 70s session from one of Brazil's greatest drummers! Milton Banana is a maestro on the drum kit – with a skill that was forged in the heat (or cool!) of the bossa era, and which stayed plenty tight into the 70s, when he began adding a bit more variation to his standard piano trio ... read more CD
(2001 CD pressing – still sealed!)
Universal (Brazil), 2019. Used ... $11.99
Contemporary work from Banda Black Rio – the legendary Brazilian funk band who gave us some really great records in the 70s! Turns out, the group still sounds great after all the passage of years – more in a modern soul mode overall, with a few more sophisticated twists and turns ... read more CD
Polygram (Brazil), Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Revivendo (Brazil), Late 60s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Mr Bongo (UK), 2016. New Copy ... $25.99 27.98
Very cool sounds from this unique Brazilian group – an ensemble whose music mostly comes from their voices and percussive sounds made on their bodies! The approach is surprisingly great – and maybe not nearly as squishy as you'd expect – as there's a clean, clear sound to the ... read more CD
Thanx God, 2006. Used ... $1.99 6.99
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(Out of print.)
SESC (Brazil), 1973. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Pawal/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1961. Used ... $9.99 14.99
Fantastic rhythms from percussionist Rubens Bassini – a set that has all the raw live energy of a Latin jazz jam session, but which also carries some of the sweet touches of the bossa nova scene in Brazil – a really wonderful mixing of modes that makes the album a gem all the way ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2016 Japanese pressing.)
Giotto (Italy), 1962. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
Very groovy work from this legendary Italian combo – but that's maybe no surprise, given that the album's got "bossa nova" in the title! And, as you'd expect, the group takes on the new beat that was grooving the world at the time – fresh sounds from Brazil, given a 60s ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
Also available Bossa Nova ... LP 29.99
Gala (Brazil), Mid 70s. Used ... $1.99 4.99
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(Out of print.)
Som Livre (Brazil), 1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $0.99 9.99
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(Out of print.)
Odeon/EMI (Brazil), Mid 60s. Used ... $11.99
A loungey album of vocals from this obscure Brazilian vocalist – and very much what you'd expect from the sexy cover! Norma's an emotive singer, playfully working her way through a number of tracks in Portuguese, plus some American standards from the 50s and 60s – all set to a slightly ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2002 Brazilian pressing)
Farroupilha/Far Out (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
Very early work from Jose Roberto Bertrami – the keyboardist who rose to fame with Azymuth in the 70s, but who's working here in an all-acoustic bossa mode! In keeping with Bertrami's later talent for an unusual groove, the album's got a feel that's slightly different than the other bossa ... read more CD
Sonorama (Germany), 1963. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
A rare bit of bossa nova from the early 60s – originally only issued in Argentina, but done with the warm grace and mellow groove of Brazil's best work at the time by Joao Gilberto or Carlos Lyra! Like both of those artists, Reginaldo Bessa's a poet in his approach to music – gently ... read more CD
Maria Bethania —
Amor Festa Devocao (Tua/Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2009. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A double-pack of albums from Maria Bethania – two recent sets together in a special box! First up is Tua – a record with a wonderfully laidback feel – almost jazzy at points, with small group backing on instrumentation that usually includes acoustic guitar, plus bits of piano, ... read more CD
Maria Bethania —
Noite Luzidia ... CD Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An historic 35th Anniversary show from Maria Bethania – recorded wonderfully, with some really sensitive musical backdrops that perfectly follow the rich mood of the set! The presentation is very personal – as Maria's a bit reflective about her years in music – and the ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
RCA/BMG (Brazil), 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Cloud Forest (New Zealand), 1970/1971. New Copy ... $4.99 14.99
Heady and heavy work from Billy Bond and La Pesada Del Rock & Roll – a guitar heavy group from Argentina, and one with plenty of blues rock overtones! The guitars are definitely turned up to 11 here – jamming with an intensity to match some of the best hard rock sides from Peru ... read more CD
Cloud Forest (New Zealand), 1972/1973. New Copy ... $4.99 14.99
A wildly eclectic brew of driving heaviness, looser trippiness, and even some delicate moments from Billy Bond – a more freewheeling and ambitious mix of post psychedelic wildness from Brazil's Billy Bond & co! Volume 3 from 1972 is made up of 2 lengthy suites, " Lado 1 – ... read more CD
Verve/Universal (Japan), 1962. Used ... $9.99
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
(Out of print and sealed. Includes obi.)
Philips/Verve, 1965. Used ... $9.99
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
(Out of print, Verve Originals pressing.)
ORG, 2023. New Copy 2CD ... $17.99 19.99
A wealth of recordings from Boogarins – a Brazilian group, but one who've worked in a fair bit of different spots on the global scene – including Austin, Texas, which is where this music was recorded! The sounds within might be thought of as stray experiments clustered around the ... read more CD
Also available Manchaca Vols 1 & 2 ... LP 26.99
Waltel Branco —
Meu Balanco ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $11.99 13.99
A crowning classic from maestro Waltel Branco – a Brazilian talent who could be smooth and sophisticated, but also pretty darn funky too – especially on this famous album from this 70s! The set takes off in a large ensemble vein of Brazilian grooves from a few years before – kind ... read more CD
Kokopelli, 1994. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Metro Blue, 1996. Used ... $5.99
A surprisingly successful mix of styles, and the kind of cross-culturally pollinated work that's been getting Carlinhos Brown a lot of attention over the past few years. This was Brown's first solo album – recorded after his work with Timbalada, with production by Wally Badarou and Arto ... read more CD
(Mark through barcode, disc has a promo stamp.)
Ether/Trama (UK), 2005. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Tremendous work from Bruno E – his greatest album so far, and an instant global soul classic! Bruno's working in really boundary-less territory here – mixing English and Portuguese vocals in a set of tunes that bubble with gentle soul and sparkle with a rich 21st Century approach. The ... read more CD
Universal (Brazil), 1970s/Early 80s. Used 5CD ... $43.99 49.99
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(Out of print.)
BMG (Brazil), 1999. Used 2CD ... $8.99
Beautiful live material by Chico – and the best record he's made in years! The set has a similar feel to the recent Gal Costa live set on BMG – with 2 discs worth of material, recorded with backing by a great little combo in an intimate live setting. Chico's voice is incredibly warm, ... read more CD
(Still sealed with slipcase. Shrink has a hole in one corner and sticker remnant.)
Chico Buarque —
En Espanol ... CD Philips (Brazil), 1982. Used ... $13.99
A great illustration of the growing power of Brazilian music during the classic years of MPB – as Chico Buarque re-records some of his best compositions in Spanish, in order to reach out to a wider South American audience! The lyrics here have changed slightly with language, but the setting ... read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Mercury/Universal (Brazil), 1970s/1980s. Used ... $9.99
A wonderful collection of work by the great Chico Buarque – one that focuses on his warmer samba tunes from the 70s and 80s, all of them a perfect showcase for his great vocals. The set's very well done – Titles include "Desalento", "Pelas Tabelas", "Homenagem ... read more CD
Som Livre (Brazil), 1986. Used ... $6.99
A live recording from 1986 – featuring Chico Buarque and Caetano Veloso performing with an assortment of famous guests that includes Astor Piazzolla, Rita Lee, Jorge Ben, Elza Soares and Casuza. Some of the guests get a full track to themselves – without Caetano or Chico joining in ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Chico Buarque/Universal (Brazil), 1972. Used ... $14.99
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 CD
(2001 Brazilian pressing – still sealed!)
Concord, 1998. Used ... $9.99
Universal (Brazil), 1996. Used ... $12.99
A great introduction to the music of Ana Caram – an early session recorded both in London and Brazil – with all the great mix of modes that might imply! The album's breathy and bossa in some spots, but full and jazzy in others – and Ana's equally at home in both settings! Some ... read more CD
(2014 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi! Shrink is intact but has a large hole on the front.)
BMG (Brazil), 1979. Used ... $11.99
Cartola may be 70 years old at the time of this set, but his vocals still sound pretty darn great – and if anything, the passage of time seems to have deepened his sound even more! As with other gems from this revival period in Cartola's career, the sound is warmly traditional, but never too ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Nelson Cavaquinho —
Luz Negra – Nelson Cavaquinho Por Leny Andrade ... CD Velas (Brazil), 1995. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Qwest, 1994. Used ... $2.99 4.99
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(Booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Gala (Brazil), 1996. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Som Livre (Brazil), 2013. Used ... $19.99
The Caymmis do a great job of summing up their family legacy here – working on a set of tunes mostly written by the elder Dorival Caymmi, but given a set of youthful arrangements by Dori Caymmi – and sung beautifully by all three members of the family! Vocals alternate nicely – ... read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Universal/Mercury (Brazil), Late 80s/1990s. Used 2CD ... $2.99
Includes 14 tracks by each group – 24 tracks total. CD
RCA (Brazil), 1961. Used ... $0.99 4.99
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(2001 CD pressing.)
Celia —
Celia ... 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 25.99
Atracao (Brazil), 1970s/1980s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
CID/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1971. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
One of the grooviest albums we've ever heard from Erlon Chaves – a Brazilian arranger who got his start in the bossa generation, later did some more traditional music – but here explodes with this great fusion of European and Brazilian soundtrack styles! The record's credited to the ... read more CD
Continental (Brazil), 1964. Used ... $26.99
Fantastic work from a young Hermeto Pascoal! The group was his first, recording here in the mid 60s, a few years before he formed the Quarteto Novo with Airto. The overall style is bossa jazz, but the group adds a lot of odd twists and turns, and plenty of dark edges. Hermeto plays flute and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1972. Used ... $6.99
A classic bit of jazzy fusion from Chick Corea and the legendary Return To Forever group that included Flora Purim and Airto! The sound of the album influenced a generation, and although the album was overlooked by groovers for years, partly due to its success, it still sounds surprisingly fresh ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
Gal Costa —
Aquele Frevo Axe ... CD RCA, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Gal Costa gets some great help here from Celso Fonseca – who produced the album, and gives Costa a fresh sound that makes the album one of her best from the 90s! The music's a bit in Fonseca's own mode on his recordings – currents of bossa that bring a classic feel at times, but also ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BMG (Brazil), 1999. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Gal Costa sings the best of Antonio Carlos Jobim – working here with a really sparkling sound in a live performance that covers the space of two CDs! The backing is by a very nice little jazz group, and Gal's at her best later styles here – hitting nice jazzy vocal passages, and ... read more CD
(Out of print first pressing. Still sealed with slipcase.)
Gal Costa —
Minha Voz, Minha Vida ... CD Universal, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(2000 Brazilian pressing.)
Gal Costa —
O Sorriso Do Gato De Alice ... CD RCA, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features tunes by Caetano Veloso, Jorge Ben, Gilberto Gil, and Djvan – most of whom make guest appearances on the set, along with Arto Lindsay and Marc Ribot! Titles include "Alkahool", "Serene", "Voce E Voce", "Nuvem Negra", "La Vagem Do ... read more CD
(1994 Brazilian pressing.)
Mastertone, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Tristeza", "Manha De Carnival", "Ebony Samba", "Fly Me To The Moon", "Shadow Of Your Smile", and "The Girl From Ipanema". CD
Maria Creuza —
Interpreta Baden Powell ... CD Iris (France), 2007. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Maria Creuza sings the work of Baden Powell – bringing her own lovely vocals to Baden's classic guitar-driven grooves – all in a mode that's totally sweet throughout! Although mostly bossa in style, the backings here are also a bit modern too – with a fair bit of keyboards ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
BMG (Brazil), Mid 30s/Early 40s. Used ... $4.99
30s and 40s recordings by Brazilian singer Moreira Da Silva – a legendary talent who recorded for most of the 20th Century! There's a total of 12 tracks in all – and titles include "Amigo Urso", "Com Acucar", "Doutor Em Futebol", "Assim Termina Um ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed. Part of the excellent Serie 100 Anos De Musica!)
Columbia (Brazil), 1999. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Trama (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $4.99
Astounding work from Max De Castro – one of our favorite artists working in Brazil today! The album really takes off from De Castro's earlier work – blending together electronics and some really tight jazz-based instrumentation, including lots of keyboards, in a style that's at once ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Adventure Music, 2008. Used ... $4.99
A session that warmly tracks the continuous friendship of pianist Andre Mehmari and mandolin player Hamilton De Holanda – both players who come together here with a strong sense of sound – a mixture of jazz, Brazilian, and solo acoustic modes that sit together nicely in the set! There's ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Pacific Time (Italy), 2000. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print, sealed.)
CTI, 1972. Used ... $3.99
A legendary album from the 70s funk scene – and one of the crowning achievements of keyboard maestro Eumir Deodato! Deodato got his start during the bossa years of the 60s – where his sophisticated charts were already enough to make his career a landmark – but in the following ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
EMI (Brazil), 1980/1981. Used ... $8.99
Cheesy romantic pop from the early 80s – not really our cup of tea, but not without a few decent moments if you can get past Benny's haircut! Titles include "Descontro", "Pau De Arara", "Danca Cigana", "Guisepe E A Crise", "Voce Gosta So De ... read more CD
EMI (Brazil), 1971/1973. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
EMI (Brazil), 1972/1980. Used ... $4.99
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(Still sealed.)
Sony (Brazil), 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
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