AZYMUTH

Wo 07 mei 2025
20:00

EUROPEAN TOUR 2025 - Legendary Brazilian Jazz-Funk Trio AZYMUTH Return to Europe in 2025, Supporting their New Album Arabutã.

“Samba jazz legends” - MOJO
"Innovators in dance/world fusion" - Billboard
"Dance music played by human beings rather than computers, fantastic" - Sunday Times

Responsible for forging an entirely new sound by fusing jazz-funk with samba to create their unique genre, "samba doido," Azymuth are one of Brazil's most influential bands and undoubtedly one of the world's longest-running.

Having collaborated with a who's who of Brazilian music during the golden era of MPB, including Jorge Ben, Milton Nascimento, Tim Maia, Elis Regina, and Marcos Valle, Azymuth's impact is undeniable. It was Marcos Valle who bestowed the name "Azymuth" upon the trio in 1973 during the recording of his soundtrack for the film O Fabuloso Fittipaldi. That same year, Azymuth began recording their now critically acclaimed Demos (1973-75), which remained in their archives until 2019 when they were released by London-based label Far Out Recordings.

Fifty years since their inception, Azymuth has released over thirty albums and continues to perform with the same energy and enthusiasm as their early days. Their forthcoming album, Arabutã, derives its name from the Tupi Guarani word for the endangered Brazilwood tree. A symbol of both the value and fragility of Brazil's natural beauty, Arabutã serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of indigenous wisdom in ecological preservation.

Line up:
Alex Malheiros - Bass Guitar
Kiko Continentino - Keyboards
Renato Massa - Drums