News — Azymuth

Introducing the Far Out Masters series!Far Out Recordings launches an exclusive, limited-edition series of T-shirts featuring some of the label's most iconic music makers, in collaboration with São Paulo based artist Talita Hoffman.Printed on 100% cotton T-shirtsFits true to size Begins shipping 25th June 2022 Also available on Bandcamp

“The first album in five years for the Brazilian jazz-funk heroes, and it’s as catchy, cosmic and sun-soaked as the Seventies studio sessions that made their name.” - Evening Standard ⭐⭐⭐⭐“This record is testament to a sound which Azymuth helped build from the ground up. The musical ideas at the band’s core have stood the test of time remarkably well and remain as enjoyable and relevant as they ever were." - Clash“Azymuth’s trademark samba doido (crazy samba) – a mix of samba, funk and jazz – is as potent as ever”- Jocks & Nerds“This is a beautiful reminder of the relevance...

Release date: 18th September 2020 | Format: 7" Vinyl, Digital | Cat. Nr. JD49 Listen / Pre-order Following 2019’s release of Azymuth’s Demos (1973-75), two more home-recorded demo tracks by the Brazilian psychedelic jazz-funk masters have surfaced from a tape in drummer Ivan Conti’s private archive. These five-decade old recordings by the young band show the maturity, musicianship and distinctive style that saw Azymuth become one of the most important groups in Brazilian history. Featuring an instrumental take on iconic pop song writing team Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos’ 1969 Jovem Guarda hit “As Curvas da Estrada de Santos”, and spacey psych-folk oddity “Zé...

Release date: 27th March 2020 | Formats: Vinyl 12"/Digital | Cat No. JD48 Following on from his critically acclaimed 2019 solo album Poison Fruit, Azymuth's iconic drummer Ivan 'Mamão' Conti returns with Katmandu, a new release from the Poison Fruit project. Though it was recorded and mixed in the same sessions, 'Katmandu' was mysteriously omitted by Mamão from the Poison Fruit album, either accidentally or on purpose, he's not quite sure. What is for sure is that it's one of the most potent poison grooves of them all. The original mix, produced by Daniel Maunick, accompanies remixes from three of...

Release date: 8th November 2019 | Formats: 12” Vinyl/Digi | Cat No: JD47 Stream / Download / Pre-order Celebrating the label’s 25th anniversary, Far Out Recordings presents a series of limited edition vinyl 12”s highlighting its contribution to underground dance music. Including reissues of sought-after floor fillers, previously unreleased club tools and brand-new productions from some key players in Far Out history, the series begins with Global Communication’s ‘Space Jazz’ remix of Azymuth’s ‘Jazz Carnival’. One of the label’s most requested reissues, it’s a typically timeless effort from the duo comprising Mark Pritchard and Tom Middleton and has stayed relevant...