REVIEW Marcos Valle – Sempre
Love him or leave him, there’s surely no denying that the sun-kissed beach boy from Rio has a felicitous way... Read Article
Brazilian Jazz
Azymuth Drummer Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti Announces Solo Album ‘Poison Fruit’
Ivan “Mamão” Conti has followed many paths in Brazilian music. With his group Azymuth he conquered Brazil and the world with... Read Article
REVIEW Itiberê Orquestra Família – Pedra do Espia
Back in 1994, I recorded a broadcast on Radio 3 of Hermeto Pascoal live in concert with a big band... Read Article
REVIEW Amaro Freitas – Rasif
Brazilian contemporary jazz has another great representative: Amaro Freitas. From Recife, in north-eastern Brazil, the young pianist combines classic jazz... Read Article
Far Out Recordings Reissue Victor Assis Brasil’s Jazz Rarity ‘Esperanto’ As Part Of Quartin Release Series
Far Out Recordings continue their series of reissues from Brazil’s prestigious Quartin Records with a re-release of jazz rarity Esperanto by... Read Article
Brazilian Jazz/Funk Legend Eumir Deodato at London’s Jazz Cafe on 25th June
Rio de Janeiro, holds near-mythical status as an arena in which giants of time are nurtured and modern day legends... Read Article
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
PREMIÈRE: Rare Groove from Nicola Conte’s New Album with Stefania Dipierro
Italian-duo Nicola Conte and Stefania Dipierro have joined forces for a new album entitled Natural, their first collaborative effort for over fifteen years. Dipierro’s... 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
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 Mauricio Maestro feat Nana Vasconcelos – Upside Down
Upside Down is a follow-up of sorts to Visions of Dawn. That album, which featured the trio of Joyce, Mauricio... Read Article