Date:	28-Nov-1998 08:54:06
From:	Alvaro Neder (soundmaker@geocities.com)
	"Getz/Gilberto", for bossa nova sounds; "Quarteto Novo", same name of the group with Hermeto Pascoal and Airto Moreira, for jazz over Northeastern rhythms; "Luiz Eça Trio" with great pianist Luiz Eça and "Aquarela do Brasil" with Zimbo Trio for a glimpse over two wonderful Brazilian trios; "Aldeia" for big-band sounds of Banda Mantiqueira in a jazz-choro setting.

 

Date:	03-Dec-1998 13:54:40
From:	José Domingos Raffaelli (jdr@musicshop.com.br)
	I would like to add the following albums: MOACIR SANTOS - Coisas - Forma Although it is delected, there are rumors it will be reissued on next year. It is an indispensable record. In my opinion, Moacir Santos, who lives in the United States since 1964, is the most original Brazilian composer. He fused Brazilian melodies and African rhythms with success and his arrangements shows his endless imagination. Recorded in 1965. ERLON CHAVES - Sabadabada - Continental The late maestro, pianist, composer and arranger Erlon Chaves led a medium big band with some of the best Brazilian musicians with superb results. The arrangements have a big amount of swing and the soloists (among them Raul de Souza, Hector Costita, Kuntz Wagner, Papudinho and Chaves hinself) puts their hearts off on this record. The title track, an original Chaves composition, in the Tadd Dameron vein,is one lyrical and beautiful melodies ever written in Brazil. Recorded in 1964. LAURINDO ALMEIDA-BUD SHANK - Brazilian Vol. 1 - Pacific Jazz An indispensable record. For the first time on record, Brazilian music and jazz were fused with total success. This record influenced almost all the Brazilian musicians of the generation that germinated bossa nova. Almeida paved the way for Brazilian guitarists suggesting the new beat that marked the new rhythm, Shank played with great understanding of the music and his driving investigation of BAIÃO (the title was converted as the name of a Northern Brazilian style) he has a real fiery solo. Luiz Gonzaga, Baião's composer was literally transfixied when hear Shank solo, saying he never would expect someone played his song like Shank.

 

Date:	07-Dec-1998 16:43:46
From:	Daniella Thompson (daniv@jps.net)
	Alvaro's selections are right on, IMHO; they provide an excellent overview of the Braz-jazz scene. I would add that you can't go wrong with any Zimbo Trio recording. A number of their CDs (both new and reissues) are easily found on the MoviePlay label, which offers the added advantage of being more budget-friendly than most Brazilian imports. And if you're willing to expand your basic discography to six items, look for recordings of the jazz ensemble Azymuth. That should round out your collection nicely.

 

Date:	22-Feb-1999 21:51:08
From:	costa
	I've just ordered in the album "otumbro" by Azymuth. Is this their best album? I heard the track "Dear Limmertz" on a compilation CD, and want to hear more of their stuff. Can anybody recommend other Brazilian jazz/funk/fusion bands?

 

Date:	31-Mar-1999 19:55:43
From:	Rebecca (need_help@mailcity.com)
	Definitely "Elis and Tom" A classic. Hardly anything tops this duo.

 

Date:	19-Sep-1999 14:59:40
From:	angel cruz (angel.cruz@ps.ge.com)
	I WOULD RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING 5 CD'S GERRY MULLIGAN WITH JANE DUBOC (VOCALS) "PARAISIO" ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM AND NOVA BANDA (NEW BAND) KEVYN LETTAU "BRAZIL JAZZ" A.C.JOBIM W/GAL COSTA & NOVA BANDA (VOCALS)"RIO REVISITED" JANE DUBOC "MOVIE PLAYS"

 

Date:	25-Nov-1999 19:30:46
From:	ed lewis (cdbj@new-quest.net)
	I like Johnny Alf in a combo; OS Cariocas on "Reconquistro", and the rest that alvaro named. I'll be back after I get the names off the cd's at home. Hello Jose and Alvaro. I miss you . Sorry I didn't make the Free Jazz Festival this year.

 

Date:	27-Nov-1999 13:15:29
From:	Ed Lewis
	I also like Ademir Candido cd by the same name. Also Alegria de Viver by the Gilson Peranzzetta Trio and Briziliance by Bud Shank and Laurindo Almedia. Ed

 

Date:	27-Jul-2000 12:57:50
From:	Sammy H
	Baden Powell - Afro Sambas Trio do Paz - Brazil from the Inside Edu Lobo - Limite das Aguas Hermeto Pascoal - So Nao Toca Quem Nao Quer Chico Buarque - Chico Canta + Tom & Elis also: Rafael Rabello Victor Assis Brasil Raul de Souza

 

Date:	29-Aug-2000 04:43:05
From:	wowowo
	this is unique music though is not jazz "fellini - Tres lugares diferentes" a collective personal music. that´s what makes it so great and a real revolution. cause the only way to do it is to explore and have fun with (in) your self. and gather your friends it´s impossible to imitate. beware the music is dreaming

 

Date:	02-Sep-2000 09:43:38
From:	celeste (adroidt@erols.com)
	I heard an incredible 2 hour radio show of the music of Radames Gnattali, I have searched the web and not much exists. I hit a quartet and pardon the spelling, quarteto da pariba, (it's close) had 2 tracks by him and this album sounded wonderful, then my PC went out before I bookmarked it and I've never found it again. I'm a beginning jazz vocalist and my husband is a classical & jazz guitarist and would love both of these artists, any sites or album reccomendations?

 

Date:	09-Sep-2000 19:16:19
From:	Jon
	How come it's called Latin? Do all the singers in Brazil sing in Latin? My father was an alter boy when he was young and he said all the masses were in Latin. Do singers in Brazil just sing music in Latin? And they dance to it?

 

Date:	20-Sep-2000 01:27:02
From:	Stoned Rock
	Elis Regina - ...em pleno verao Mutantes - Os mutantes Tom Jobim - Matita Pere Tim Maia - Tim Maia Racional (rare, only in vinyl) Jorge Ben - Tabua de Esmeraldas (out of print)

 

Date:	02-Nov-2000 13:30:22
From:	nick (nicolau@itacon.com.br)
	I would like to make my contribution; 1) Banda Black Rio(Maria Fumaça), samba funk from rio. 2) Lenine & Suzano(olho de Peixe) percussive and original music from the north east 3) Jorge Ben (Samba esquema Novo) "out of print" 4) Elis Regina & Zimbo Trio (O Fino do Fino) 5) Gilberto Gil (1969) 6) Chico Buarque (Construção) 7) Naná Vasconcelos (Contando Estórias) 8) Tom Zé (Tom Zé) 9) Tom Jobim (Matita Perê) 10) Mutantes (Divina Comédia) and (Jardim Elétrico) Our beloved Argentinian neighbors have one of best composers of all time (in my humble opinion) Astor Piazzola Listen to LA CAMORRA and TANGO ZERO HOUR

 

Date:	15-Mar-2001 04:05:44
From:	pete falco (pfalco@uiuc.edu)
	It would be an easier task to recommend 5 artists, but if 5 brazilian jazz albums is the request then my five choices would be as follows: 1. Quarteto Novo - this self-titled album is incredible 2. Joyce - Feminina - simply beautiful 3. Sambalanco Trio - 1 of 2 self-titled albums from 1964 4. Tamba Trio - self-titled debut by these musician/singers 5. Joyce - Agua e Luz - another gorgeous album The lines between different styles of music in Brasil are significantly blurred in my opinion. I would like to have added Jorge Ben to my list, but he is not classified as a jazz artist. enjoy!

 

Date:	16-Mar-2001 20:34:07
From:	pete falco
	Go to dustygroove.com to find lots of rare brazilian music!

 

Date:	25-Mar-2001 19:33:00
From:	Tim Feetham (timfeetham@home.com)
	Add Quarteto: Jobim, Morelenbaum to your list.

 

Date:	28-Mar-2001 19:36:20
From:	pete falco
	I'd like to add Edu Lobo - Cantiga de Longe to my list.

 

Date:	20-Jun-2001 03:21:47
From:	Andy Connell (aconnell@ucla.edu)
	A very difficult choice, there are so many great albums to choose from and unfortunately the vast majority are out of print. Here goes: 1. Edison Machado & Samba Novo. If Art Blakey were Brazilian, this would be the record that he would make. Recorded in 1965 and just recently re-released in Brazil, this record has incredible energy and features some of the finest musicians of the time: Paulo Moura, Pedro Paulo, Edson Maciel, Tenorio Jr., J.T. Meireles. 2. Hermeto Pascoal - zabumbe-bum-a. 1978. One of Hermeto's great records. 3. Hermeto Pascoal e Grupo - Lagoa da Canoa Município de Arapiraca. 1984. There is no one better than Hermeto and this may be his best recording. His group is in top form and the CD is filled with all his trademark touches: Humor, found sounds, complex arrangements, warmth, intelligence, and lots of energy. 4. Egberto Gismonti. Nó Caipira. Egberto mixes strong instrumental performances with gorgious orchestral settings, all woven together seamlessly. Stunning. 5. Wayne Shorter with Milton Nascimento - Native Dancer. While not technically a Brazilian record, this recording is nevertheless the greatest collaboration ever between US and Brazilian musicians.

 

Date:	19-Aug-2001 20:45:16
From:	Minoru
	All above are quite nice but Jane Duboc's ones are greater. Just hear her voice to undestand why...

 

Date:	13-Oct-2001 21:50:18
From:	claudia (squish@mikmaqmail.com)
	I know one for sure: Tom Jobim - Matita Pere