Azymuth, Adrian Younge, & Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Azymut

Double LP

The instrumental trio Azymuth modernized the sound and style of Brazilian jazz with their electronic instruments, angular arrangements and ingenious synthesis of jazz, funk, rock and samba. After the passing of founding keyboard player José Roberto Bertrami 2012, Alex Malheiros (bass) and Ivan "Mamão" Conti (drums) reccruited synthesizer samurai Kiko Continentinho to the trio as it continued to build on their sound, now in the fifth decade of pushing the boundaries of their belove samba. 

In 2020, the iconic trio partnered with LA-based collective Jazz Is Dead for Azymuth 4.

"This album is one of the most interesting rides I've ever been a part of," says Adrian Younge. "In the '70s, Azymuth took psychedelic rock, soul and jazz and made it authentically Brazilian. Together, we've pushed this concept even further for a new generation of record collectors."

Side A

1. Ao Redor Do Samba

2. Sumare

Side B

1. Cat Jump

2. Fall Afternoon

3. Friendship Samba

Side C

1. Apocaliptico

Side D

1. Pulando Corda

2. Quiet Storm

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