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Benito Di Paula - Modificacao (7")
Copacabana 3747, 1977 Brazil Groovy good feel samba vibes by the ultimate crooner Benito Di Paula. Modificacao and Bandeira Do Samba stand out to my ear.
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Simone - Pedacos (LP)
EMI 31C 064 422848D, 1979 Brazil Essential pick by Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira or simply Simone as she tends to go by. To Voltando and Povo Da Raca Brasil my favorites but a good listen throughout. Record with mild scuffs only, cover has some spot...
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Joanna - Chama (LP)
RCA Victor 103.0420, 1981 Brazil Spotless copy of this mellow Sunday at the beach MPB affair. Nice jazzy vibe on offer, all chill, nothing for the floor. Near mint vinyl, cover close to EX and poster insert is included.
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Simone - Seducao (LP)
CBS 231.157, 1983 Brazil Later affair by Brazilian singer Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira. Not sure if I like the downbeat Kalu or fast paced samba treat Disputa De Poser best, either way two very good reasons to run with this album. Original ...
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Elba Ramalho - Alegria (LP)
Ariola 201 645, 1982 Brazil Funky affair by the wonderful 'Forro' singer songwriter. One of her best with Essa Alegria, Chego Ja and Amor Com Cafe all great for playing out. Brazilian original in solid EX condition, cover shows edge wear. Insert...
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Elba Ramalho - Fogo Na Mistura (LP)
Barclay 827 056-1, 1985 Brazil Very much slept on Elba Ramalho album with lots of funky floor friendly forro on offer. Start with Forca Da for a feel of the direction. Crispy clean EX copy, cover has slightly bumped corners.
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Beth Carvalho - Coracao Feliz (LP)
RCA 103.0635, 1984 Brazil More catchy Beth Carvalho vinyl treats with the floor friendly samba dancer Mangueira E Suas Tradicoes or Peso Na Balança. Nothing rare but just nice Brazilian music featuring a who's who like Sivuca, Chinquinho or Ma...
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Beth Carvalho - No Pagode (LP)
RCA Victor 103.0316, 1979 Brazil Surely one of Brazil's most productive female artist and you would not have crossed with samba without crossing with Beth Carvalho. Coisinha De Pai, Nao Chora Nenem and Tem Nada Nao my faves but plenty to choose from....
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Gilberto Gil - Realce (LP)
WEA 250038-1, 1979 Germany Back in stock! 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 in superb shape, cover with...
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Gilberto Gil - Raca Humana (LP)
WEA 25 2122-1, 1984 Germany Gilberto Gil really showcasing his many talents mixing rock, jazz, boogie, reggae and more on Raca Humana. I guess it nicely captures the vast variety of human beings on this planet. Listen to the groovy A Mao Da Limp...
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Azymuth - Cascades (LP)
Milestone 0061.177, 1982 Germany More Azymuth goodies that fans of Brazil jazz and fusion will love. Includes the marvelous Club Morocco and Indian Pepper. Clean copy with vinyl close to NM, cover has mild ringwear.
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Azymuth - Rapid Transit (LP)
Milestone 815 441-1 ME, 1983 Germany Funky jazz fusion made in Brazil by legendary Azymuth. Not as floor friendly as earlier affairs but still a great listen with Gate Of Time, Missing Doto and Mae Mine Guarana. Clean EX copy, disc borderline near mint.
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Azymuth - Crazy Rhythm (LP)
Milestone M-9156, 1988 Germany Later affair by Azymuth on Milestone with Diza, Tropical Horizon nice mellow Brazilian jazz pieces. The scat vocal tune Theme For Tiago is the best tracks on my ears. Superb looing and sounding copy.
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Cazuza - Ideologia (LP)
Philips 834.722-1, 1988 Brazil Cazuza is huge in Brazil, probaly more a popular pick in rock circles but this studio album has a nice mix of styles on offer. I partcularly warmed to the slow pieces like Um Trem Para As Estrelas or Faz Parte Do Meu ...
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Milton Nascimento - Miltons (LP)
Columbia C 45329, 1988 United States One of my favorite later recordings by Milton Nascimento. Great take on La Bamba and the Sock Ball, Marbles just sounds like the good old days... Near mint vinyl with ugly looking tear to front cover.
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Joao Bosco - Afrocanto (LP)
Tropical Music 680009, 1985 Germany You can not fully explore the original Brazilian sounds without exploring the world of Joao Bosco. A very unique guitar style and always upbeat lyrics makes for a great listening experience. German only release on Tro...
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Various - Brasil! (LP)
Philips 6641 104, 197? Germany Nice Brazil comp with pretty much all dancefloor tunes by MPB-4, Tom Jobim, Gal Costa and notably Tamba Trio Samba with Minha Terra and Mas Que Nada. Double album on German Philips in strong EX condition.
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Jorge Ben - 10 Anos Depois (LP)
Metronome MLP 15.567, 1975 Germany This is the German pressing of his 10 Anos Depois with indentical track listing. Lots and lots of clubby tunes here with Mas Que Nada, Cosa Nostra, A Minha Menina Kind of a medley styled record but works well. Strong ...
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Coconut - Makes Me A Fool (LP)
Castor 14686 , 1987 Germany Untapped Latin / Brazil beats on small German latino label Castor. Tia Maria is my top choice but there a more useful spins on here. Nice copy but with a info sticker at cover.
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João & Astrud Gilberto - Meet Stan Getz (LP)
Entertainers ENT LP 13.051, 1988 Italy Seldom seen Italian album release compiling lovely live takes from Greenwich Village and Carnegie Village during the sixties. Not a bad track on here and the release nicely captures all three artist's incredible talen...
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