{"title":"Azymuth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAzymuth is a Brazilian group that started out in the early 1970s as Grupo Seleção, a cover band. Inspired by a Marcos \u0026amp; Paulo Sérgio Valle song, they changed their name to Azymuth in 1973. Their first album, initially titled Azimüth and released in 1975, featured the hit Linha Do Horizonte. With their unique mix of samba, funk, and jazz known as MPB-jazz (referring to Música Popular Brasileira), they gained popularity with hits like Melô Da Cuíca and Jazz Carnival. After some lineup changes over the years, keyboardist J.R. Bertrami returned to the group in the mid-2000s before his passing in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1980s, Azymuth moved to the United States where they produced several albums that were not released in Brazil. Despite this setback, their music continued to captivate audiences with tracks like Dear Limmertz becoming fan favorites. The trio's commitment to blending genres and pushing musical boundaries has solidified their place as influential artists within the Brazilian music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Bertrami's death, keyboardist Kiko Continentino joined drummer Ivan \"Mamão\" Conti and bassist Alex Malheiros to carry on Azymuth's legacy under Far Out label. With their dedication to creating innovative sounds and captivating performances, Azymuth continues\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"outubro-2","title":"Outubro","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from their seminal \u003ci\u003eLight As A Feather\u003c\/i\u003e LP, Outubro (October) was originally released in 1980 and began Azymuth's run of prolific output for Milestone Records throughout the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypifying the consummate craftsmanship of the three members' performances - each with such distinct personality and together so perfectly balanced - their perfectionist attitude to sound is maintained across the production on the album, beautifully colouring the expressionist fusion of samba rhythm, jazz progression, funk attitude and psychedelic electronics.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album hosts a wonderful mix of tempos and styles, from Alex Malheiros' earth- shaking slap- bass on 'Dear Limmertz', which was to become a hit on London's underground disco and jazz-dance club scenes alike, to the late maestro Jose Roberto Bertrami's genial melodic Rhodes excursions on the vocoder laden, samba-jazz masterpiece 'Un Amigo', while Ivan 'Mamao' Conti's signature swing on 'Maracana' exemplifies the root of Azymuth's 'samba doidoi' (crazy samba) philosophy.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two cover versions on the album consist of the title track which was originally penned by Milton Nascimento and Chick Corea's '500 Miles High', both of which magically reimagine the originals and further demonstrate the immense virtuosity of this cult recording. 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Released in 1972, this rare album was pressed and gifted to customers of the ‘Cruzeiro’ airline company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTidal Waves Music now proudly presents the first ever vinyl reissue of \u003ci\u003eFly Cruzeiro \u003c\/i\u003esince its release in 1972 (only 500 copies were pressed upon its original release in 1972). This official reissue is now available as a deluxe 180 gram vinyl edition packaged in a gatefold sleeve and also comes with an insert containing rare pictures and liner notes courtesy of Marcos Valle himself\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tidal Waves Music","offers":[{"title":"Orange LP","offer_id":50404040376651,"sku":"2029663","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50404037099851,"sku":"2027198","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/My3vbQNU_9bd63438_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726565997"},{"product_id":"azimuth","title":"Azimuth","description":"\u003cp\u003eFar Out Recordings re-release the seminal debut album from Azymuth. Having never really seen a release outside of Brazil, the album contains some of the band's most incendiary tracks and is quite simply a milestone album in Brazilian music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far Out Recordings","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50438070075723,"sku":"385520","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438070665547,"sku":"385519","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/749eae15-b32a-4fd3-b837-2632c780fef8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726937783"},{"product_id":"outubro","title":"Outubro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOutubro\u003c\/em\u003e (October) was originally released in 1980 and began Azymuth's run of prolific output for Milestone Records throughout the decade. 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The two cover versions on the album consist of the title track which was originally penned by Milton Nascimento and Chick Corea's '500 Miles High', both of which magically reimagine the originals and further demonstrate the immense virtuosity of this cult recording. This Far Out Recordings release is mixed and mastered from the original tapes and is released on 180g vinyl and CD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far Out Recordings","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50438446154059,"sku":"403232","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438446448971,"sku":"403233","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Azymuth-Outubro_1980_2026Repress_-LP-FARO190LP-5060211503146-FL.jpg?v=1779285408"},{"product_id":"jazz-carnival-rsd-2024","title":"Jazz Carnival - RSD 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n                            This product is a Record Store Day exclusive title and is not available to pre-order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy in-store: 8am, 20\/04\/2024 (Record Store Day).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy online: 8pm, 22\/04\/2024. (Subject to availability).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            Don’t forget: Click 'Notify Me' to be the first to know about its availability online. It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n                            \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrating 30 years of Far Out Recordings, Azymuth’s biggest club track from their groundbreaking 1979 album \u003ci\u003eLight As A Feather\u003c\/i\u003e is reissued on 12” vinyl, in its full length unedited form. \n When it was originally released, Azymuth’s disco fusion worldwide hit “Jazz Carnival” stayed in the UK top twenty for eight straight weeks. It was used as the theme music for national broadcasts in Italy and even made it onto Top Of The Pops in the UK. Since then the track has become a mainstay for disco, house, and eclectic DJs like Kerri Chandler, Floating Points, Four Tet, Mr Scruff, Gilles Peterson, Dan Snaith and Danilo Plessow. \n First released in 2012, the 10 minute, original full length unedited mix of Jazz Carnival sold out immediately and has become Azymuth’s most in demand dance weapon to date. On the B side, Ashley Beedle and Yam Who? teamed up to rework Azymuth’s 1979 proto house classic for the 21st century, which made the record even more sought after still.\n The vinyl DJs have been nagging us to bring this 12” back for over a decade. So for our 30th anniversary, we thought we’d finally do it!\n The 12” vinyl of Jazz Carnival (Original Full Length Unedited Mix) will be available as a limited Record Store Day 2024 vinyl release via Far Out Recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far Out Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50441634840907,"sku":"2181160","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed_afb162ca_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726983956"},{"product_id":"light-as-a-feather","title":"Light As A Feather","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe legendary \u003ci\u003eSamba-Doido\u003c\/i\u003e innovators: Brazilian trio Azymuth's beloved 1979 classic album on a picture disc for a super-limited, collectors item RSD special! 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As young men in Rio de Janeiro, they stood out for both their exceptional talent as musicians, and their wild rock ‘n’ roll antics in the predominantly middle-class worlds of bossa nova and jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese previously unheard recordings took place between 1973-75 at Bertrami’s home studio in the Laranjeiras district of Rio de Janeiro. At the time of recording, there was nothing in Brazil, less the world that sounded anything like them, so perhaps it’s unsurprising that when Bertrami presented his demos to the record companies he had been working for, he was turned away, and told in effect that the music was ‘wrong’. When English producers Joe Davis and Roc Hunter arrived in Brazil in 1994 to record the first Azymuth album in over a decade, Bertrami dug out the demos which had sat virtually untouched for over twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far Out Recordings","offers":[{"title":"LP.","offer_id":50461046473035,"sku":"1062719","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50461046800715,"sku":"1062717","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50461047390539,"sku":"1062718","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/50accda0-18d8-446b-bf58-d1d06306845d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727242451"},{"product_id":"fenix","title":"Fenix","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinually pushing the boundaries of jazz, funk, electronic music and disco, as expressed through their signature samba swing, the Brazilian mavericks have recreated the energy of those spellbinding seventies' sessions which would launch them into international recognition and confirm their status as one of Brazil's most successful bands. Since the passing of keyboard maestro Jose Roberto Bertrami in 2012, remaining members Ivan Conti and Alex Malheiros have worked tirelessly to keep the spirit of Azymuth alive, and to continue the legacy of Bertrami's genius. But Fênix also marks a new era as the Azymuth trio is complete once again, by special guest keyboardist Kiko Continentino. A hugely talented pianist, composer and arranger, Kiko has worked with the likes of Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil and Djavan, and the fresh energy and inspiration he has brought to the group is undeniable. The album also features Brazilian percussion legend Robertinho Silva, one of Brazil's most important and influential players. From the disco-carnival title track to sunny jazz-funk head-nodder Orange Clouds, through to the deep-space samba Corumbá, Azymuth have drawn upon five decades of consummate craftsmanship - which coupled with their endless desire for experimentation and improvisation - has resulted in a 10-track journey encapsulating the full spectrum of Azymuth's brilliantly coloured expressionist fusion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far Out Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Yellow | LP","offer_id":50467936534859,"sku":"1162882","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50467937812811,"sku":"1002848","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50467939483979,"sku":"1002849","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/09b5e62a-ea34-419c-b04d-0ebaad954efb_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727343474"},{"product_id":"aguia-nao-come-mosca","title":"Aguia Nao Come Mosca","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden-era, 1977, Brazilian jazz-funk-fusion album from the legendary, \u003cstrong\u003eAzymuth\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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He is joined by the equally devoted Kiko Continentino (Milton Nascimento, Djavan) on keyboards, who has been with the group since 2016, and new recruit Renato Massa (Marcos Valle, Ed Motta) on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet since their earliest recorded music, \u003cstrong\u003eAzymuth\u003c\/strong\u003e have always been far greater than the sum of their parts. 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