Five decades after releasing their iconic eponymous debut album, Brazilian jazz-samba trio Azymuth celebrate the anniversary with Marca Passo, their 40th album. The original group included keyboardist Jose Roberto Bertrami, bassist Alex Malheiros, and drummer Ivan “Mamao” Conti. All sang. Bertrami left to pursue a solo career in 1990, and was replaced on a few albums. He returned for 1996’s Carnival, their Far Out Recordings debut. He died in 2012 and was succeeded by Kiko Continentino, a revered Brazilian keyboardist and composer. Mamao died in 2023, leaving Malheiros the only original member. Ubiquitous session drummer/composer Renato “Massa” Calmon came aboard for 2024’s international tour and remains. Marca Passo was co-composed by…
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