AZYMUTH - BRAZILIAN SOUL
Azymuth "Brazilian Soul" Album Review
Jazz Funk , Brasil speaking
Muitas vezes define-se o jazz pelo improviso,
pela vibração e entusiasmo e pelo vigor.
No matter what language, everyone wants to define "jazz" musics, and the hybrid movements that followed.
Bertrami, Mamão and Malheiros are legend from incendiary days backing Marcos Valle and their first musical endeavours, and Azymuth has been a staple of the jazz musics performed with electric instruments that is touched by funk and "R&B " elements, as well as, in this case the famous MPB, "música popular brasileira"!
To the few who may be uninitiated, Azymuth is a wonderful musical stew;
~~ José Roberto Bertrami on multiple electric keyboards and piano,who can be compared to Josef Zawinul, except that Bertrami has his own unique flavour
~~ Alex Malhieros , Rickenbacker bass and violão, occasional electric guitar, the Rickenbacker gives the bottom a special edge, along with
~~ the incredible powerful drum of Mamão, Malheiros and Mamão can be compared, they are a unit much like the famous Tower of Power duo of David Garibaldi and Rocco Prestia!
For one lucky to see Azymuth "ao vivo" (live show), they go beyond the catagory they usually are given in USA, put in the "smooth jazz" , a misnomer.
Bertrami and grupo can be, given any evening, quite experimental, but the recordings are usually of the lovely melody, pretty chords (Bertrami's chord voicings gorgeous), funky grooves, all served up with the Brasilian tradition!
This CD, a recording from England's "FAR OUT" label promotes the dance hall affair love England has with Brailian sounds, and features glorious vocals from Brasilian samba funk vocal giant Emilio Santiago, and less known Marcio Lott, who sings "over the moon" also!
Not as much a jazz/funk outing as a very nice popular funk /soul recording, much as Marcos Valle has been releasing the last few years.
"Demais" in particular, a standout vocal track, while "Pra Zé" features contribution from mestre Roberto Menescal, "Roda Piao" just insane FUN!
Not for the heavy jazzers with a prejudice against electric sounds, but I am sure the discerning ear of the most "elitista" jazz entusiast can detect the virtuosity of this famous trio and their guests!
A thousand stars in the sky
LAMONT DOZIER - THE LEGENDARY LAMONT DOZIER SOUL MASTER
Lamont Dozier "The Legendary Lamont Dozier Soul Master" Album Review
Best Condition.
I Love it, been looking for this CD for a wild now.Cant no one do it like your all for the Best price or Good condition the CD come in..
ERAN JAMES - REVIEWING THE SITUATION
Eran James "Reviewing the Situation" Album Review
Oh my goodness, Eran James is a star!!!
I have to say, this kid is going places. I saw his music video a year ago on an international sort of music channel, and lucked out enough to have a friend bring this cd back from australia. SO worth the effort! This cd is a classic that everyone should have! I don't usually listen to this type of music, but I was blown away. To this day, it's still one of my top five favorite cd's and the fact that a guy this young can do justice to "I'm so tired of being alone" is even better! Thank you Eran James, you're awesome!!!
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