Azymuth

Azymuth is a Brazilian jazz-fusion trio formed in 1973 by Ivan Conti (drums/percussion), José Roberto Bertrami (keyboards) and Alex Malheiros (bass). They blended jazz, funk and Brazilian rhythms and are associated with the term 'samba doido.'

Light as a Feather (1979) is frequently cited as a high point; the group coined or popularized the term 'samba doido' for their mixture of samba and fusion. Members named in the available review: Ivan Conti, José (Bertrami) and Alex Malheiros.

The available review praises Azymuth's 1979 Light as a Feather as a peak in the group's jazz-fusion output, highlighting the epic track "Jazz Carnival" and the group's blend of synth-led fusion with Brazilian rhythms. The review names members Ivan Conti, José (Bertrami) and Alex Malheiros and references the group's self-described 'samba doido' style.

For:Fans of jazz fusion, Brazilian jazz, funk and listeners interested in 1970s fusion and Latin-influenced jazz