Sean Khan Announces New Album With Eccentric Brazilian Composer Hermeto Pascoal
London-based jazz multi-instrumentalist, Sean Khan, returns to Far Out Recordings for his third solo LP, this time in collaboration with... Read Article
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Help Azymuth’s Ivan Conti Pay for A Much-Needed Hip Operation
We’re really sad to hear that Ivan ‘Mamao’ Conti, the drumming powerhouse behind crazy samba pioneers Azymuth, has been struggling... Read Article
MIXTAPE DJ DvBz’s ‘Trilha Sonora Original 1969-76’ Brazilian Soap Opera Mixtape
Following on from his superb Tim Maia mixtapes from the last couple of years, Digital Vagabondz (aka DJ DBVZ) has... Read Article
REVIEW Azymuth – Outubro
The release of Outubro back in 1980 signified the beginning of a highly productive period for jazz-funk trio Azymuth on the illustrious... Read Article
REVIEW Brazilika: 20th Year Anniversary Celebrating The Best Of Far Out Brazil & Beyond
When it comes to understanding the European love for Latin music, Far Out Recordings is one of the keys. The... Read Article
REVIEW Azymuth – Azimuth (Reissue)
Azymuth’s music has been part of my life for many years, but until recently I had been unforgivably unaware of it.... Read Article
Azymuth To Tour Europe in Feb/March; Debut Album To Be Reissued
Brazilian jazz/funk legends Azymuth will be touring Europe in February, followed by a UK leg in March. The tour marks... Read Article
REVIEW Sabrina Malheiros – Dreaming
Since its birth in the mid-50s, bossa nova has been one of Brazil’s greatest gifts to modern music. Rhythm, harmony... Read Article
I Threw Everything Away: An Interview with Arthur Verocai
Arthur Verocai was one of Brazilian music’s true hidden secrets. For decades, the Brazilian arranger and composer was barely remembered... Read Article
REVIEW Azymuth – Aurora
Still comprised of the original three members who started the group in 1972, Azymuth are approaching the end of their... Read Article
Jazz FM presents Azymuth, the kings of tropical jazz funk for one night special at London’s Jazz Café
On Monday 25th October 2010, kings of tropical jazz funk Azymuth, will take to the stage for a one-off special... Read Article
Azymuth prepare for European tour
Azymuth are one of Brazil’s great institutions. They seem to have been making great music forever. Deemed “crazy samba” by... Read Article