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In Between Revisited: Jazzanova Live

L.O.V.E. and You & I (Little Big Beat Studio Live Session)

fakebreaker

fakebreaker (Instrumental)

smells del mundo

n an ever-expanding musical universe, Azymuth have long existed as a celestial giant, drawing countless artists, musicians and followers into their orbit. Marking fifty years since their 1975 debut album Azimuth, their new album Marca Passo proves that the band’s alchemic brew of Brazilian jazz-funk and cosmic samba soul remains as vital as ever, as the group honours the profound legacy of their departed founders.

Recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Marca Passo is the first full-length release since the passing of founding drummer Ivan "Mamão" Conti in 2023, following the earlier loss of keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami in 2012. Alex Malheiros, the sole remaining original member, sees his stewardship of the band’s musical legacy as his spiritual duty. He is joined by the equally devoted Kiko Continentino (Milton Nascimento, Djavan) on keyboards, who has been with the group since 2016, and new recruit Renato Massa (Marcos Valle, Ed Motta) on drums.

Yet since their earliest recorded music, Azymuth have always been far greater than the sum of their parts. The "three-man orchestra’s" unmistakable sound is rooted in Brazil's MPB studio scene of the 1970s and early 1980s—a time when artists blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with global jazz, rock, and emerging psychedelic and progressive elements. Marca Passo continues this legacy, seamlessly fusing Brazilian musical traditions with global influences while showcasing the exceptional musicianship that powers Azymuth's distinctive, multi-dimensional sound.

The album is produced by studio mastermind Daniel Maunick, responsible for Azymuth’s two previous studio albums, Fênix in 2016 and Aurora in 2011. Daniel’s credits also include albums by Marcos Valle, Sabrina Malheiros and Terry Callier. Azymuth also invited Daniel’s father, British jazz-funk royalty Jean Paul “Bluey” Maunick, of Incognito, to play guitar on a new version of Azymuth’s eighties classic “Last Summer In Rio”, in tribute to the song’s composer, José Roberto Bertrami. Equally, “Samba Pro Mamao” is a new composition dedicated to Azymuth’s beloved original drummer, Ivan “Mamão” Conti.

Marca Passo releases on limited edition blue, red & black vinyl LP editions, CD and digitally on the 6th June 2025, via Far Out Recordings, supported by European and North American tours.

Azymuth - Arabutã

Presenting the third single ‘Ron Song’ taken from Melbourne/Naarm multi-instrumentalist Don Glori’s forthcoming third album, Paper Can’t Wrap Fire. An ode to Brazil’s musical heritage, it’s Don’s nod to icons and influences including João Donato and Seu George. Samba-flecked, yet with a distinctive Don Glori groove, it’s doused in buttery Rhodes, hazy vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar riffs. Combine that with a serving of long majestic horn lines and the instantly recognisable cuíca and it’s a one-way ticket to Rio’s sunshine-soaked shores. 
 
Speaking about the track, Don mentions, “The thing I love about ‘Ron Song’ is all the ear candy. The Rhodes was routed through the preamp of an original suitcase Rhodes to give it the proper stereo trem it needed. The guitar just breaking through the ribbon mic contrasts against the very digital chorus on the bass. The bass is pushed out to the sides, using every dial tone sample at once. Texturally it feels like an ear massage. 
 
Alcides Neto laid down cuíca throughout the track and fans of Azymuth/Brazilian music in general will appreciate the partido alto underneath the trumpet solo. It’s as if the cuíca and Rhodes are having a conversation in the outro.”


Don Glori - Ron Song

Parts Unknown

Jail Weight (Instrumental)

6F Encounters

https://brintex-collective.bandcamp.com/track/3454-thoughts

Brintex Collective - '3454 (thoughts) feat. Ranie Ribeiro)'

John Glacier - Boozy
BoozyBobo - Tic It & Tac It 
The Ethiopians - Train To Skaville 
Gbmnutron - Scene
Kes - Savannah Grass
Adrian Dutchin - I Am a Guyanese
John Glacier - Dancing In The Rain
Terencia 'TC' Coward - Wrong Name (Kim)
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Tiney Winey
Colin Lucas - Dollar Wine
John Glacier - Found
Nailah Blackman - Round and Rosie
John Glacier - Cryptomnesia
Skinny Fabulous, Machel Montano & Bunji Garlin - Famalay
Uncle Ellis - I Doh Mind
Alison Hinds -  Faluma
John Glacier - Ocean Steppin' (feat. Sampha)
John Glacier - Nevasure
John Glacier - Trelawny Waters
John Glacier - Broken Macbook Afflictions
Jamie xx - Dafodil feat. John Glacier, Panda Bear Kelsey Lu
John Glacier - No More Left Like It's Death
Kano - Signs In Life
John Glacier - Home

The Recording Angel on NTS - Episode 16 - John Glacier Takeover  - 30.07.25

This one was an unexpected treat. Two of our favourite contemporary musicians, Finn Rees & Sholto coming together and collaborating on a double dose of celestial, cinematic alchemy.

At Mr Bongo we are massive admirers of drummer, musician, and producer Sholto (Oscar Robertson). His two albums on Funk Night Records and DeepMatter Records, had both been highlights of their respective years. We’d gotten to know Oscar and sent him a few records. Included in the package was Australian pianist-composer Finn Rees’ debut album, Dawn Is A Melody, which was one of our favourite releases on Mr Bongo in 2024.

In Oscar's words 'For me it was a standout modern jazz record - encapsulating a spiritual / hazy dreamy soundscape which hugely resonated with me. Glissando keys and harp with lush melodies, I was instantly intrigued.”  

The pair started following each other online and as luck would have it, Finn was staying in London for the summer season, so they arranged to meet. The pair instantly clicked and said it felt like they'd known each other for years. After 40 minutes of chatting, they started to jam. 

'Love In Memory' and 'Bluebell' were recorded over two days - a track a day in Oscar's SFJ studios. Laid down on mostly analogue equipment, the pair utilised Wurlitzer’s, mellotrons, and ribbon mics through Oscar’s ‘70s Studer desk. Composed and crafted without any real intentions, other than a shared appreciation for the same style of music and approach, the tracks started to take shape. The results were as lush, nostalgic and textured as you’d expect from these two brilliant musicians, with a classical feel inspired by artists such as Piero Piccioni, Piero Umiliani, and Henry Mancini. 

For the beautiful string arrangements, the pair recruited the talents of Sholto's long-time friend and collaborator Clementine Brown (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) and Matthew Hayes of 30/70, Allysha Joy, Xpress Point, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange fame, was brought in to play bass on 'Bluebell'.

So here we have it, a chance collaborative project built on two musicians' mutual respect for each other's outputs. The result is truly breathtaking.


Finn Rees & Sholto - Love In Memory

Cover of @TheSenseiBlue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNGQ2Yg4pGY

On The Map (Rework / Cover) Feat. BADBADNOTGOOD

Vibes for the summer, enjoy beautiful people.


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Loosies(full stream)

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Just Like A Star_Single

Like A Star (Prod. by Donnie Trumpet)

Title says it all! 

2 Turntables
1 Mixer
and a SP 404 Compressor

Peace 

DJ Kapusta - Random Boom Bap Recorded Through The SP 404 Compressor

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Butterfly (Prod. by Danny Parra)

Track off the Millennium Jazz Music compilation "The Big Payback" Vol 1.

Check the whole project here:
http://millenniumjazz.bandcamp.com/album/the-big-payback-vol-1-down-payment

Instrumentation by https://soundcloud.com/loupobeats

Mixed and mastered by Alexander Almgren at Freshly Baked Studios

~ Blaze a spliff when the bass hits ~
Racing the whip to other planets like I'm Spaceman Spiff
Crash n burn, turn it up loud never taciturn
Travel around the globe before I'm ashes in the urn
The nomad - scribble hieroglyphics in my notepad
Yo I'm Alejandro Jodorowsky with the vocab
Blow the sax like Coltrane, rock the Old Gold chain
Dope as cocaine in my cold vein
Sit back, relax, & catch a fire to the sound friend
Composed and orchestrated by our man up in the mountains
An enigma, diggin in vinyl crackin ions
A vagabond who tags upon the train with Krylons
Miles on Bitches Brew in my bloodstream
Lovin these submarine thoughts about life and what it means
I had dreams of munchin Jiro's sashimi fish
Found the loophole, Loupo & Cynic in the mix

~It's the hardest working men you ever seen in your life~
Full grown, still searchin for a meaning of life
And why these young'ns always lookin for a reason to fight
And why they shoutin - all we do is breathe on the mic

~I'm in the stretch limo, lookin fly as shit~
Crackin lobster claws with Scientologists 
Feelin like a mobster boss ridin stick shifted
My lioness ridin shotty, divine body
Mic is always right beside me like Poseidon with the trident
They pay me no mind, I pave my own way
When the money goes bye bye my friends do the same, it's okay tho
I'm layin low stackin my pesos so take notes
Asian ladies on my pay roll, I made it to the top kid
Won't stop til I'm in your top ten
I get obnoxious baby, make sure you really listen
No hit or misses in my life it's only near collisions 
You just a fkn pigeon, speakin to the Phoenix
I take the road less traveled, often find it's rather scenic
I'm not about the money, that's some shit I can't respect
A 40 and some loose change, make sure my demands are met

Life, The Universe, & Everything (w/Loupo)

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Lurking somewhere in the underbelly of Brooklyn are three individuals with a taste for rugged beats and filthy rhymes. The names of these delinquents are Squires, The Cynic, & Rapswell. PENPALS is the squad. 
Real Rap Raw.

Life, The Universe, & Everything (w/Loupo)

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