This Brazilian trio had its roots in the 1960s but under different group monikers. They also recorded for the renowned jazz label Milestone Records, releasing several albums. To a considerable extent ...

Ivan “Mamão” Conti, the founding drummer of Brazilian jazz-funk greats Azymuth, has died, his record label said in a press release. No cause of death was given. Ivan Conti was 76 years old. Conti, ...

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The instrumental trio Azymuth can take credit for modernizing the sound of Brazilian jazz and has continued to build on their sound for the last five decades. Partnering with LA-based collective Jazz ...

Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti, one of the founding members of Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth, has passed away aged 76. The news of his death was confirmed via Instagram earlier today by the late musician’s ...

Alex Malheiros can’t remember the last time he visited Miami, either alone or with his band, Azymuth. He’s speaking to New Times over the phone through an interpreter – his daughter Sabrina, herself a ...

Azymuth Drummer Ivan "Mamão" Conti Dies at 76 J Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit' Treated to 20th Anniversary Box Set Reissue Azymuth ...

Azymuth were one of the most successful Brazilian bands of the 70s and 80s, thanks to the samba/jazz/funk fusion they called “crazy samba” and their infectious dance hit Jazz Carnival. Keyboard player ...

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Legendary Jazz Funk threesome, Azymuth continue their resurgence and hit the live scene for a UK wide tour to celebrate the band's ruby anniversary. They first hit Manchester's Band On The Wall on ...

Ivan "Mamão" Conti — the founding drummer and percussionist of Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth — has died. News of Conti's passing was shared today by his record label, Far Out Recordings, though a ...