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Caetano Veloso - Uns (LP)
Philips 812 747-1 8, 1983 Brazil Top condition Caetano Veloso record that mixes traditional bossa and MPB but also holds one strong samba track with some fine electro backing that would work great in a cosmic styled mix. Brazilian original in unplaye...
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Jair Rodrigues - E Isso Ai... (LP)
Philips 6349 018, 1971 Brazil A great album by a great artist. Jair Rodriguez at his very best with Tengo Tengo, Herois da Liberdade and Martin Cerere. Essential recording in top condition. Brazillian original.
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Jorge Ben - Ben Brasil (LP)
Soma 504002, 1986 France Lovely clean copy of another quality mid 80s Jorge Ben recording. He just always sounds good. Holds the excellent Roberto Corta Essa and my favorite in Pancada De Amor Nao Doi. French pressing in EX condition.
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Various - Brazil Fantastico (LP)
Metronome 80010-2, 1977 Germany Incredible compilation that brings together some of the rarest Brazilian tracks on this double slap of wax. The two über funky tracks by Tom E Dito, Vinte Meninas and Agua Vivo, are on here as well as several clubby t...
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Gilberto Gil - Palco (7")
WEA 24.9788-7, 1981 Belgium Fantastico, fantastico, fantastico.... Essential crossover gem that has been filling dancefloors since released in '81. Collectable picture sleeve forty five with Morena flipside.
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Baden Powell - Lotus (LP)
Disques Festival FLDX 598, 1971 France You got to give it to Baden Powell, he was not lazy. A very long and very good discography. Lotus is very upbeat and holds one of his best in Nega Do Cabelo Duro. Lines and scuffs on vinyl but not affecting play.
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Gilberto Gil - Nightingale (LP)
Elektra ELK 52 120, 1979 Germany One of his best albums produced by the legendary Sergio Mendes. It holds the huge Maracatu Atomico, that remains a dancefloor favorite around the world. Original German pressing.
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Gilberto Gil - Realce (LP)
WEA 91022, 1979 Germany This has to be the best Gilberto Gil album from his late seventies recording period. I like the title track a lot but the real deal is the fantastic Toda Menina Baiana. Vinyl is bordering near mint.
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Various - Brasil! (LP)
Disques Festival ALB 199, 197? France Seriously funky compilation here with Astrud Gilberto, Baden Powell and most notably the Franco-Brazilian group Os Maracatu. The Os Maracatu tracks here are exclusive to this comp. Some serious Barracuda and Samba gro...
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Baden Powell - Estudos (LP)
MPS 68.092, 1974 Germany Seldom seen MPS black label release of Brazilian original from 1971. A somewhat experimental project, different in style to his earlier recordings. Holds the classic E Isso Ai that J Dilla flipped for Slum Village. Ba...
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Jair Rodrigues De Oliveira - Jair Rodrigues (LP)
Philips 6328514, 197? Brazil Very funky affair from Brazilian singer Jair Rodrigues. Check out the opener Cesteiro for an idea of direction here. Brazilian originial in stunning condition.
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Axel Donner - Axel Donner Quartett (LP)
Amiga 856267, 1987 Germany East German quartett constelation led by Axel Donner on keys. Their only album blends a variety of jazz styles with strong influences from Brasil and Latin America. Stand out cut is Samba that would work in the clubs.
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Frank Loef & Gert Wilden Jr - Just Fun (LP)
MPS 15587, 1982 Germany Still pretty undiscovered fusion project by hard working jazz man Frank Loef who worked with Ströer, Volker Kriegel and many others. Check out the excellent Los Angeles Sun Dance. Lovely unplayed copy of this MPS orig...
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Milton Nascimento - Encontros E Despe..(LP)
Barclay 872 638-1 , 1985 Brazil Brazilian original from '85 with an excellent blend of mellow MPB and some jazz funk influences. Vinyl in near mint and cover with sizeable cut out corner and pen marks on cover.
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Martinho Da Vila - Coracao Malandro (LP)
RCA 130 0011, 1987 Brazil Top quality samba vibes from one of the hardest working men in the business. Holds the brilliant Que Preta Que Nega and Transando Em Nova York. Brazilian original in stunning condition.
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Martinho Da Vila - Batuqueiro (LP)
Braziloid BR 4004, 1988 United States Martinho Da Vila is one of the true originators of the Brazilian Samba. This one takes us back to earlier times and blends calango and batucada. Spotless condition.
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Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Fool On The Hill (LP)
A&M 212 058 , 1969 Germany This is their best recording in my books, with Upa Neguinho, Festa and Casa Forte just a few of the highlights. Gatefold cover and wax in lovely EX condition. Let the party begin....
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Antonio Carlos Jobim - Urubu (LP)
Warner Bros BS 2928, 1976 United States This album just does not get the attention it deserves. Claus Ogerman production and Jobim on excellent form it blends brazilian traditionals and jazz in a unusual but worthwhile way. Listen to Boto for an idea of dir...
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Baden Powell - 1976 Tristeza (LP)
Disques Festival FLD 649, 197? France Stunning stock copy with gatefold cover and vinyl in near perfect condition. Pretty upbeat stuff on this album with Tristeza and So Danco Samba the highlights in my ears.
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Baden Powell - L'Art De Baden-Powell (LP)
Disques Festival FLD 624 , 1972 Brazil Definately one of his best with takes on the Edu Lobo penned Upa Nequinho and Pra Dizer Adeos plus his own club favorite Consolacao. Vinyl and gatefold cover in flawless near mint condition. Looks unplayed.
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