Abaete

The one, and in fact, only album by Bahian trio, Abaete. Recorded in 1977 this is super rare collection of jazz-funk sambas with a northern Brazilian flavour. Mixed by, the esteemed, Waldir Lombardo Pinheiro (Tom Ze, Zeca Do Trombone)  Abaeté, a vocal trio from Bahia, made a remarkable debut with masterfully crafted jazz-funk sambas, at a time when Bahian musicians were true masters of the genre. There's virtually no information about the band, apart from the music itself, which seems to be limited to two releases: a single and that much-loved 1977 self- titled album, now a cult classic. A collection of killer tunes, funky samba, synthesizer sounds and free rhythms with a North Brazilian flavour. The band also wrote songs for Clara Nunes and Elza Soares in the 70s. Mixed by Waldir Lombardo Pinheiro (Tom Ze, Zeca DoTrombone...).