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Azymuth - Jazz Carnival (Space Jazz Mix - Global Communication Remix) [2019]

Release date: 31st May 2019 | Also available on Bandcamp

Tracklist: 01. Prefacio* 02. Castelo (Version 1)* 03. Melô Da Cuica* 04. Xingó (Version 1)* 05. Laranjeiras* 06. Equipe 68* 07. Unknown Jam* 08. Unknown Song for Mario Telles* 09. Duro De Roer** 10. Manhã** 11. Tempos Do Paraná** 12. Bateria Do Mamão** 13. Quem Tem Medo** 14. Xingó (Version 2)** 15. Juntos Mais Uma Vez** 16. Castelo (Version 2)** *Tracks on Vol.1 **Tracks on Vol.2 
Since their debut album release in 1975, Azymuth have risen to rank alongside the world’s greatest jazz, funk and fusion artists. 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. Their signature ‘Samba Doido’ (crazy samba) sound ruptured the tried and tested musical structures of the day, resulting in what can only be described as an electric, psychedelic, samba jazz-funk hybrid.
But before they became Azymuth, Jose Roberto Bertrami (keyboards), Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti (drums), Alex Malheiros (bass) and Ariovaldo Contesini (percussion) played backing band to just about every major artist in Brazil. Bertrami was also contracted as an arranger and songwriter at some the biggest labels of the era: Polydor, Philips, Som Livre, and EMI being just a few. Azymuth’s name can be found on record sleeves by the likes of Jorge Ben, Elis Regina, Marcos Valle, Ana Mazzotti and countless others. But at the dawn of the seventies, fascinated by developments in improvisational music - from jazz in the US, to progressive rock in the UK and of course samba, bossa and tropicália on home turf - the energetic young group were inspired and ready to move forward.
Any spare moment in which they weren’t in sessions and writing music for other artists, they would be carving out their own sound.
These 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’.
One of the demos ‘Manhã’ would be picked up by Som Livre and Azymuth released their seminal debut album in 1975. Throughout the late seventies and eighties, the group released a series of now classic albums for Milestone Records, before taking an indefinite hiatus to pursue their individual careers.
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. Joe recalls how he was “blown away by the freedom and intensity of the music, as well as the genius of the ideas musically.” Beginning a long and fruitful relationship, ‘Prefacio’ would be the first track Azymuth recorded for Far Out Recordings and was released on the Carnival album (1996).
Along with ‘Manhã’ and ‘Prefacio’, only a handful of these demos were ever professionally recorded and released, making this the first opportunity to hear many of these early Azymuth compositions in their raw, original form.
On every track the frenetic energy in the studio is palpable, giving the recordings a beautifully personal feel and a sense of the phenomenally creative vision Bertrami, Malheiros and Conti were realising at the time. Fifty years on, Azymuth’s earliest recorded music retains an ineffable, futuristic quality, standing amongst their most captivating and moving work.

Azymuth - Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1&2 [2019]

1.Ta Nessa Ainda Bicho (Maddslinky 'Heavy Up' Remix) 2. Ta Nessa Ainda Bicho (Maddslinky 'Slow Down' Remix) 3. Ta Nessa Ainda Bicho (Zed Bias '4x4' Remix)
 The third remix single taken from Azymuth’s acclaimed 2011 studio album ‘Aurora’ (FARO157CD/LP) is Ta Nessa Ainda Bicho. Following monster sold-out mixes on 12” of Azymuth’s In My Treehouse (LTJ Xperience – JD19) and Meu Mengô (Mark E – JD 21) comes this highly limited heavyweight 12” from influential UK garage, break beat garage, broken beat and dubstep pioneer producer Zed Bias and the alias Maddslinky. Side A brings two classic Maddslinky remixes. The first main ‘Heavy Up’ mix is a heavy, chopped up 140 bpm fast version that still manages to keep the beautiful jazzy elements of the original – a dubstep roller that moves between big sub stabs and mesmerizing recurring melodies. The ‘Slow Down’ mix does exactly what it says bringing a more reflective atmosphere to the piece with a lovely percussive build up leading to a huge slow-house tempo mix built around Ivan ‘Mamao’ Conti’s punchy kick-drum. Zed Bias’ B-side adds a classic 4x4 beat to the tune to end the release with a real Latin – Broken Beat bang. This UK funky house remix brings a faster tempo, funky beat and hypnotic feel from the repetition of loops with the accent on piano groove. Hailing from London, Zed Bias (aka Dave Jones) has won a MOBO award as “Best Garage Act”, reached the top 30 in the UK national charts. Having already set the blueprint for the darker UK Garage sound in the late 90’s he also started to infuse a more soulful, jazzier elements and lately has been pioneering the darker Dubstep flavours as Maddslinky. He's also known for his countless productions as Phuturistix and The Henchmen.

Azymuth - Ta Nessa Ainda Bicho? Remixes [2012]

1. Papasong  2. 500 Miles High  3. Pantanal (Swamp)  4. Dear Limmertz 5. Carta Pro Airto (Letter to Airto)  6. Outubro (October)  7. Maracana  8. Un Amigo (A Friend)  9. Dear Limmertz Prelude

Following on from their seminal Light As A Feather LP, Outubro (October) was originally released in 1980 and began Azymuth’s run of prolific output for Milestone Records throughout the decade. Typifying 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.
The 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 doido’ (crazy samba) philosophy.
The two cover versions on the album are 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.

Azymuth - Outubro [1980]

1. Laranjeiras (4hero Remix) 2. Xingo (Dan Jones Remix) 3. Amazon Adventure (Jazzanova Remix) 4. Woodland Warrior (Roc Hunter Remix) 5. Quest (Electric Soul Remix) 6. Ah Voce Nao Sabe (Yellow Productions Remix) 7. Chameleon (Kirk Degiorgio Remix) 8. That's Today (London Elektricity Remix) 9. Laranjeiras (Flytronix Remix) 10. Zes Trip Mais Uma Vez (Bonus Live Track)

Azymuth - Misturada 3 [1999]

1. Meu Mengô (Mark E Beats) 2. Meu Mengô (Mark E Full Length Mix) 3. Meu Mengô (Mark E Dub)
 Top disco/house producer Mark E delivers his third remix for Far Out – a distinctive, mesmeric slow-burning mix of Azymuth’s ‘Meu Mengô’, taken from the legendary samba jazz-funk trio’s huge new album ‘Aurora’ (FARO157CD/LP). Having released his debut remixes on the label’s Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra project (FOMDO02 alongside LTJ X-perience and FOMDO04 alongside MODE) Mark E returns with this special mix of Far Out’s most famous sons Azymuth on their modern-classic Meu Mengô. Side A is the West-Midlands DJ producer Mark E’s full length mix that stretches out over 10 and a half gloriously produced chill-wave minutes. Mark E brings this natural progression mix to late-night dance floor life drawing upon his wide-ranging influences – rave, early Chicago house, industrial house &amp; disco – to produce his quintessential steady-beat rolling loops. The free groove of Azymuth combines perfectly with the steady-beat darkness of its re-creator as the hypnotic synths layer upon heavy percussive beats &amp; interspersing breathless Mengo vocals. Side B is for the clubs, the DJs and the heads. Two mixes that bring the beats to the fore as the pounding bass surges faster and harder on these dub and beat journeys. Meu Mengô is inspired by Azymuth bassist Alex Malheiros’ football team – Flamengo – a passion he shares with his band-mates Ivan ‘Mamao’ Conti (drums) &amp; Jose Roberto Bertrami (keys). Taken from the new album ‘Aurora’ - that sees a return to their huge old school sound - that celebrates 35 years of the band as “arguably the most successful band to come out of Brazil” on their best album of the modern-era.

Azymuth - Meu Mengô (Mark E Remixes) [2011]

1. Melô Dos Dois Bicudos (Harmonic 313 Remix) 2. Estrada Dos Deuses (Recloose Re Edit) 3. Wait For My Turn (Spiritual South Remix) 
SMASH! ‘Melos Dos Dois Bicudos’ (Harmonic 313 Remix)
A spanking and seriously head nodding Detroit influenced re-work of Azymuth comes courtesy of Mark ‘Troubleman’ Pritchard, formerly known as Harmonic 33 (Warp Records).
So why has Harmonic 33 turned into Harmonic 313? A lazy office copy error, no sir! This particular re-incarnation comes from the Detroit postal code ‘313’ and Mark’s continued forward motion, exploring and innovating in electronic music. Brazilian dub step, grime, Detroit hip-hop, ditty!! Call it what you will, stand back then salute.
 
BANG! ‘Estrada Dos Deuses’ (Recloose Re edit)
Recloose steps back in time circa 1975 for this extended re-edit complete with extra elongated synth stabs with much attention to the congas and wah wah. Uplifting and dare we say it, anthemic. Definitely one for the jazz/funk massive!
 
WALLOP! ‘Wait For My Turn’ (Spiritual South Remix)
Spiritual South’s remix of Azymuth’s ‘Roda Piao’ in 2006 was a sure fire club banger. Gilles Peterson claimed the track was his summer CLUB SCUD MISSILE. Mr Mark Robertson bounces back for part 2 with this maxed out remix switching tempos and drum patterns to huge effect akin to his most famous remix of Max Sedgley’s ‘happy’. Storming!
Never released outside of Brazil ‘Azimuth’ contains some of their most incendiary tracks and is quite simply a milestone album in Brazilian music. Coupled with a bonus CD of remixes from todays hottest producers inc. Mark Pritchard, Spiritual South, Peanut Butter Wolf and Recloose, this 2CD set is an essential purchase.

Azymuth - Limited Album Sampler [2007]

Also available on Bandcamp
Tracklist:
1. Partido Alto 2. Avenida Das Mangueiras 3. Light As A Feather 4. Fly Over The Horizon (Voo Sobre O Horizonte) 5. Amazonia 6. Jazz Carnival 7. Young Embrace (Um Abraco Da Mocidade) 8. Dona Olimpia 9. This Exists (Existe Isto) 10. O Pescador CD &amp; Digital Edition 11. Jazz Carnival (Full original mix) 12. Avenida Das Mangueiras (SS translation by Theo Parrish) 13. Endless Flight (Mark E Remix) 14. Jazz Carnival - Yambee Rework (Ashley Beedle and Yam Who? Remix)
 
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Azymuth's career-defining LP Light As A Feather returns. Home to their worldwide disco/fusion hit single ‘Jazz Carnival’, the samba-doido staple 'Partido Alto', and the proto-deep house masterpiece ‘Avenida Das Mangueiras’, this album typifies the trio’s tireless innovation in the fields of jazz, funk, samba and cosmic music perhaps more so than any of their other ground-breaking records from its era.
Their first release on Milestone Records in 1979, it quickly became one of the best-selling LPs of the year, staying in the UK Top 20 for eight straight weeks with more than half a million copies sold. An incredibly well thought out album both in pace, song selection and musicality, ‘Light As A Feather’ marked a maturing of the band as they began to rightfully utilise the studio as an instrument itself, embracing numerous mixing and recording techniques not yet common for the time as well as pioneering the use of the Big Muff and Dolby System to great effect. The result is an album that endures to this day as a samba/jazz-funk masterpiece.
First reissued in 2012, the Far Out edition of this seminal recording was remixed and re-mastered from the original 16-track tapes, which were given to Joe Davis by Azymuth. This latest version is the first ever issue to be complete with a download card that that gives access to previously unreleased tracks, including the incredible full length version of 'Jazz Carnival', as well as remixes from house stalwarts Theo Parrish, Ashley Beedle, and Mark E.

Azymuth - Light As A Feather [1979]

Release date: 16/06/17
1. Fênix (Ron Trent Remix) 2. Fênix (Album Version)

Rivalling their legendary output from the ‘70s onwards, Brazilian jazz-funk pioneers Azymuth’s latest album Fênix saw the band on top form, with their trademark samba doido (crazy samba) sounding as slick as ever. Today we announce a special one-off remix for the project, from Chicago house legend Ron Trent, who has long cited Azymuth as musical heroes and one of his biggest influences. With a toughened groove and gorgeous swirls of synth and pad embellishments, Ron’s remix takes Azymuth’s futurist-disco even deeper...

Azymuth - Fênix (Ron Trent Remix) [2017]

1. Before I Forget (Kenny Dope Remix) (Main Mix) 2. Before I Forget (Kenny Dope Remix) (Dub Mix) 3. Before I Forget (Kenny Dope Remix) (Beatz Mix) Always interesting to hear what will happen when MAW’s Kenny Dope is in charge of the remix- especially when it’s for a band he’s long admired. 4 to the floor transmutes into crazy brazilian broken bossa- you heard it here first! This track has something to satisfy those House heads, jazz heads, world heads. Known for their Freshness and seminal sound since their enormous ‘Nervous track’ of 1993. MAW been producing and remixing for 10 years- creating plenty of monster hits along the way. They have remixed EVERYONE from underground to leftfield to pop princess’s from Madonna to Negrocan to Michael Jackson. Before I Forget has Kenny taking the signature tune of Azymuth’s latest album and mutating it with trademark MAW production of light jazzy undertones, chunky orgnanic beats, and funky space dust. The perfect compliment to Azymuth’s own magic samba doido (crazy samba) – White labels doin’ the rounds on the turntables of Gilles P, Bukem, Danny Rampling, Bobby and Steve A delicious piece of submersive and heady mood music - Guaranteed to get the people dancin’.

Azymuth - Before I Forget (Kenny Dope Remixes) [2001]

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Azymuth FENIX (RON TRENT REMIX) Vinyl Record

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Azymuth FENIX Vinyl Record - UK Release

Track List 
<ol class="track-list">
<li class="track">Jazz carnival</li>
<li class="track">Dona olimpia</li>
<li class="track">Existe isto (this exists)</li>
<li class="track">Montreux</li>
<li class="track">Partido alto</li>
<li class="track">Voo sobre o horizonte (fly over the horizon)</li>
<li class="track">Light as a feather</li>
<li class="track">Jazz carnival (Short Version)</li>
</ol>
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Azymuth JAZZ CARNIVAL CD

Track List 
<ol class="track-list">
<li class="track">Estreito De Taruma</li>
<li class="track">What Price Samba (Quanto Vale Um Samba)</li>
<li class="track">Country Road (Chao De Terra)</li>
<li class="track">May I Have This Dance? (Concede-Me Esta Danca?)</li>
<li class="track">Nothing Will Be As It Was (Nada Sera Como Antes)</li>
<li class="track">Last Summer In Rio</li>
<li class="track">The House I Lived In (A Casa Em Que Vivi)/Prelude</li>
<li class="track">Prelude</li>
</ol>
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Azymuth TELECOMMUNICATION CD

Track List 
<ol class="track-list">
<li class="track">Club Morocco</li>
<li class="track">Cascade Of The Seven Waterfalls</li>
<li class="track">Through The Window</li>
<li class="track">Remembering Milton</li>
<li class="track">Festa Nativa</li>
<li class="track">A Woman</li>
<li class="track">Indian Pepper</li>
<li class="track">Make Mine Guarna</li>
<li class="track">Afternoon</li>
<li class="track">Missing Doto</li>
<li class="track">Somewhere In Brazil</li>
<li class="track">I'm Just Looking Around</li>
<li class="track">Montreux</li>
<li class="track">Gate Of Time</li>
</ol>
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Azymuth CASCADES & RAPID TRANSIT CD

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Azymuth AGUIA NAO COME MOSCA Vinyl Record

Azymuth DEMOS (1973-75) 2 Vinyl Record

Track List 
<ol class="track-list">
<li class="track">Voo Sobre O Horizonte</li>
<li class="track">Aguia Nao Come Mosca</li>
<li class="track">Despertar</li>
<li class="track">Tarde</li>
<li class="track">Circo Marimbondo</li>
<li class="track">Tamborim, Cuica, Ganza, Berimbau</li>
<li class="track">A Presa</li>
<li class="track">A Caca</li>
<li class="track">Falcon Love Call (Armazem No 2)</li>
<li class="track">Aguia Negra X Dragao Negro</li>
</ol>
 
Protection 
 Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
 

 
Packaging 
 All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.

Track List 
<ol class="track-list">
<li class="track">Voo Sobre O Horizonte</li>
<li class="track">Aguia Nao Come Mosca</li>
<li class="track">Despertar</li>
<li class="track">Tarde</li>
<li class="track">Circo Marimbondo</li>
<li class="track">Tamborim, Cuica, Ganza, Berimbau</li>
<li class="track">A Presa</li>
<li class="track">A Caca</li>
<li class="track">Falcon Love Call (Armazem No 2)</li>
<li class="track">Aguia Negra X Dragao Negro</li>
</ol>
 This is a new, unopened CD in its original packaging.

Azymuth AGUIA NAO COME MOSCA CD

This is a new, unopened CD in its original packaging.

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