Ivan “Mamão” Conti has followed many paths in Brazilian music. With his group Azymuth he conquered Brazil and the world with their incredible cutting-edge fusion of samba, bossa and jazz. It proves that Mamão has always been at the... Read Article
The release of Outubro back in 1980 signified the beginning of a highly productive period for jazz-funk trio Azymuth on the illustrious New York label Milestone Records. Swiftly following on from Light As A Feather, it features seven well-conceived original works in... Read Article
Azymuth’s music has been part of my life for many years, but until recently I had been unforgivably unaware of it. My first experience of this incredible Brazilian jazz-funk trio was a remix of “Morning” by Stones Throw label... Read Article
Brazilian jazz/funk legends Azymuth will be touring Europe in February, followed by a UK leg in March. The tour marks 40 years since they released their seminal debut album Azimuth, which is set to be released on a... Read Article
Since its birth in the mid-50s, bossa nova has been one of Brazil’s greatest gifts to modern music. Rhythm, harmony and melody blend with such fluidity and lightness of touch that the notes don’t so much bounce as... Read Article
Still comprised of the original three members who started the group in 1972, Azymuth are approaching the end of their fourth decade together in a style all their own. Aurora continues the productive association they’ve had since the... Read Article
