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Maria Creuza - A Bahia (LP)
EMI 2C 06496240, 1972 France Rare and essential Maria Creuza release with what I rate as one of her finest moments in Ossain, a seriously deep Brasilian vocal jazz piece. The album also holds other recommeded treats in De Donde Vienes and Que Loc...
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Itamar Assumpcao - Sampa Midnight (LP)
Messidor 15802-1, 1990 Germany Although recorded in 1990 this is a highly recommended recording and a rare pick as well. Nice mix of deep, spiritual vibes and lovely floating MPB. Stunning condition, cover with sticker
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Itamar Assumpcao - Intercontinental! (LP)
Messidor 15990, 1988 Germany Great and funky affair by Francisco Jose Itamar de Assumpcao mixing everything from clubby boogie tunes to traditonal samba and even a bit of reggae here on offer. Like new copy with full text inner sleeve included.
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Jose Rogerio - Danca Das Gaivotas (LP)
Xenophon INT 146.000, 1979 Germany Brilliant mellow bossa release exclusively out in Germany on the Intercord sister label Xenophon. Not an easy find either, promo copy in flawless condition.
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Various - Acoustic Guitar Festival (LP)
Xenophon INT 171.000, 1979 Germany An amazing line up in Orexis, Martin Kolbe, Juray Galan, Jose Rogerio and many more. A fantastic double album with several 'exclusive' takes only available on this Xenophon release. Anyone with an ear for Bossa, Folk ...
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Os Pardais Cariocas - Sausade Do Brasil (LP)
CIA ESB 1001, 196? Brazil An all folky affair but could work well in alternative mixes with some smashing drums thrown in on top. Plenty of open vocal snipppets and clean guitar picks as well for production. Rare original in very decent VG+ co...
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Jose Rogerio - Solombra (LP)
Xenophon INT 146002, 1980 Germany Really enjoyed the Danca Das Gaivotas album by Jose Rogerio but this one is even better in my books. The ambient O Farol e a Mariposa is a true beauty and the vocal piece Carregamento makes you wonder why Jose did not...
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Sandra Sa - Sandra Sa (LP)
RCA Victor 103.0689, 1986 Brazil Great and untapped 80s MPB / Boogie by the Brazilian femme fatale. Joga Fora and Felix are both good but Olhos Coloridos is in simple terms fantastico. Give it a listen. Brazilian original with solid EX vinyl grade ap...
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Roupa Nova - O Melhor De (LP)
Philips 830792-1, 1987 Brazil Roupa Nova are hugely popular in Brazil and desite being a bit popish at times some of their tracks have a soulful feel. Bem Simples is a fine mellow piece and I really dig the vocal harmonies on Cancao De Verao. Rare...
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Toquinho - Coisas Do Coracao (LP)
Barclay 831 233-1, 1986 Brazil Such a fine album that should appeal to Brazil, Jazz and Balearic fans alike. Caso Serio and La No Ceu stand out but obviously don't expect any poor playing by the master himself. The jazzy instrumental piece Hotel De...
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Toquinho - Aquarela (LP)
Ariola 813 458 14, 1983 Brazil Superstar bossa nova guitarist and Vinicius De Moraes partner in crime here with a brilliant varied album ranging from traditional Brazilian folk to uptempo clubby jazz-funk. Check Outra Historia. Rare and recommended...
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Luiz Bonfa & Maria Toledo - Braziliana (LP)
Philips 852 081 BY, 1967 Netherlands Wonderful bossa nova with Maria Toledo and Luis Bonfa in perfect harmony. Stereo original from '67 in lovely shape, clean EX vinyl, cover has a ugly looking sticker tear on front and ring wear.
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Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz - Starportrait (LP)
Verve 2622 002, 1978 France Deluxe Verve 2xLP compilation with so many good tracks it is a hard choice where to start. Chilled bossas for Sunday morning and clubby jazzers for Saturday night. Check her Light My Fire version, really dig that sax ...
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Elis Regina - Fascinação (LP)
Philips 836 844-1, 1988 Brazil Want some of the rarest and best Elis Regina tracks from her Elis Especial, Como & Porque and In London albums without splashing out the hundreds of euros they will set you back here is a great alternative. Original B...
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Ney Matogrosso - Coracao Aprisionado (LP)
Elektra 229 25-0149-1, 1983 Portugal Seldom seen album release by Ney Matogrosso with his typical diverse soundscape ranging from mid tempo samba over melodic prog and MPB. Check his cover of Rio de Janeiro for a feel. Clean EX conditon with cover a litt...
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Emilio Santiago - Aquarela Brasileira 6 (LP)
Som Livre 407.0155, 1993 Brazil Nice modern samba touch on this 6th volume in the Aquarela Brasileira series. One can not claim Emilio Santiago was on the lazy side of things with so many recordings to his name. Check Peguei Um Ita No Norte. Clean B...
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Joao Gilberto - Prado Pereira De Oliveira (LP)
WEA 91 032, 1980 Germany A must for any Bossa Nova fan. Wonderful live setting with both Joao and Prado really putting on a show. Plus you get the amazing duet with Joao Gilberto and Rita Lee on Jou Jou Balangandas. Record in lovely shape, co...
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Caetano Veloso - Estrangeiro (LP)
Philips 838 297-1, 1989 Brazil So much good can be said about Caetano Veloso. I am finding it hard not liking all his recordings. On Estrangeiro he is creative in styles with upbeat MPB, boogie but still finding space for two wonderful chilled bos...
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Martinho Da Vila - Tendinha (LP)
RCA Victor 110.0019, 1978 Brazil Good feel summer samba vibes from first to last groove on this Brazilian original by Rio's famous Martinho Da Vila. Gatefold cover in VG+ condition with little dirt on front, record in strongest EX shape.
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Jose Prates - Brasil Tropical (LP)
M Records 55849, 197? Germany DJ goodies here from Jose Prates and his dance ensemble. Batucada heaven with loud in-your-face drums but the winner is clearly E Nana that always work a blast in the clubs. Like new copy with NM vinyl and cover in sh...
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