Azymuth

Azymuth is a globally renowned Brazilian jazz-funk trio founded in 1975 by keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami, bassist Alex Malheiros, and drummer Ivan Conti. Their breezy fusion of electric jazz, pop, MPB, samba, tropical disco, and electronic music, is what the band calls "samba doido" ("crazy samba"). They have influenced generations of musicians, DJs, and producers. Beginning with their self-titled 1975 album, their fully developed sound -- with tight charts, sensual textures, infectious rhythms, and intricate melodies combined with a love of technology, registered with lis...