Name: Telecommunication
Brand: Azymuth

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CR00517

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Limited Edition, 180 Gram

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

888072419636

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Azymuth

Genre US

Latin / South American 

Label US

Craft Recordings

Azymuth is a Brazilian group that started out in the early 1970s as Grupo Seleção, a cover band. Inspired by a Marcos & Paulo Sérgio Valle song, they changed their name to Azymuth in 1973. Their first album, initially titled Azimüth and released in 1975, featured the hit Linha Do Horizonte. With their unique mix of samba, funk, and jazz known as MPB-jazz (referring to Música Popular Brasileira), they gained popularity with hits like Melô Da Cuíca and Jazz Carnival. After some lineup changes over the years, keyboardist J.R. Bertrami returned to the group in the mid-2000s before his passing in 2012.
In the early 1980s, Azymuth moved to the United States where they produced several albums that were not released in Brazil. Despite this setback, their music continued to captivate audiences with tracks like Dear Limmertz becoming fan favorites. The trio's commitment to blending genres and pushing musical boundaries has solidified their place as influential artists within the Brazilian music scene.
Following Bertrami's death, keyboardist Kiko Continentino joined drummer Ivan "Mamão" Conti and bassist Alex Malheiros to carry on Azymuth's legacy under Far Out label. With their dedication to creating innovative sounds and captivating performances, Azymuth continues

Newest Listed Items

Telecommunication, marks the first vinyl reissue of the album since its original release in 1982.

Telecommunication

Music US