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Astrud Gilberto - The Essential (LP)
Verve VRV 6, 1984 United Kingdom UK only Verve compilation with wonderul Bossa Nova by wonderful Atrud Gilberto's gentle and nonchalant voice. Bim Bom, Tristeza, O Ganso and so much more on offer you can not go wrong. Strong EX condition, cover has 1...
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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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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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James Last & Astrud Gilberto - Plus (LP)
Polydor 831 123-1, 1986 Germany It is so easy to slack off James Last due to one (or a thousand) too many easy listening recordings but he is actually a well trained jazzman, just check his early Hans Last (real name) recordings from the 50s/60s. An...
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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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Antonio Carlos Jobim - Stone Flower (LP)
CTI RB 263, 1980 Italy Masterpiece bossa jazz and a record everyone should own a copy of. Famous compositions in Brazil, Sabia and Stone Flower but enjoy the sunny Children's Games. Line up includes Deodato, Ron Carter, Airto Moreira and ma...
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Ray Tico - Fiesta In Rio (LP)
Coro CLP 833, 196? Mexico Mexican superstar Ray Tico travels Brazil and gets busy with big classics in Bahia, Desafinado, Orfeo Negro and much more. Check his own composition Beckie for a feel of the vibes. Sixties deep groove pressing with so...
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Marco Rizo - Bossa Nova (LP)
Somerset DL-571, 1964 Germany Marco Rizo gettig busy on the piano with good takes of One Note Samba, Rio Bossa and Desafinado but had to run with the head nodding intro / outro on Lucy Bossa that is begging for a chop.
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Jorge Ben - Tropical (7")
Metronome M 25.716, 1976 Germany Ultra rare single only release with unique picture sleeve. With Oba, La Vem Ela on the flip I am pretty sure these tracks only came out as 7" in Europe. Consequently rare as hen's teeth. The Tropical side plays EX, th...
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Jorge Ben - Ben Brasil (LP)
Pläne 88574, 1987 Germany Jorge Ben is such a talent, be it his early 60s Afro-Brasileiro and Bossa Novas or these later 'cosmic' tinged Brazil beats he always come through. Nice boogie vibes on Sasaci Perere but check Danca Que Isso E Sambafo...
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Jorge Ben - Maravilhas (LP)
Pläne 88615, 1988 Germany A must to any 'cosmic' Brazil fan with several tracks of his rare and in demand Bem-Vinda Amizade album. Check Ela Mora Em Matogrosso Fronteira Com O Paraguai that got plays by Baldelli back in the days. Solid EX copy...
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Jorge Ben - Personalidade (LP)
Philips 832 806-1, 1987 Brazil Fantastic Jorge Ben compilation with all 60s and early 70s quality including top tunes like Xica Da Silva, Rita Jeep, Take It Easy My Brother Charles and much more. Soft marks but plays great, strong VG+ or better. Br...
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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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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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Elba Ramalho - Do Jeito Que A Gente Gosta (LP)
Barclay 823 030-1, 1984 Brazil Great MPB / Forro album release with some great mid-tempo synthy dancers. Brazilian original in unplayed condition.
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Elba Ramalho - Alegria (LP)
Ariola 201 645, 1984 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. Nice jazzy instrumentations on this one. Brazilian original in decent V...
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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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Luiz Caldas - La Vem O Quarda (LP)
Polydor 833997, 1987 Brazil Rare and recommended Luiz Caldas album release with lots of clubby boogie and MPB tunes plus the brilliant instrumental Classicaxe that you get in two different styled versions. There are open percussion breaks on a f...
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Luiz Caldas - Muito Obrigado (LP)
Polydor 837 634-1, 1988 Brazil With a cover like this and an late 80s recording date you kind of know the direction. Nice drumbreak on Ode E Adao and a good instrumental track called Fogo but unfortunately not as good as his earlier records.
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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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