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A few words about some of the records I'm digging.
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Vinícius de Moraes and Baden Powell: Os Afro Sambas (1966)
The collaboration with the virtuoso guitarist Baden Powell on a brilliant record that became one of the touchstones of Brazilian music. Plus: Vinícius e…
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Duke Ellington: Afro Bossa (1963)
Duke Ellington was in his early 60s when he made the wonderful Afro Bossa for Frank Sinatra’s then-young Reprise label in 1963. Brazil’s Bossa N…
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Charlie Parker & Lester Young: "Embraceable You"
It's midnight on September 17, 1949. Carnegie Hall is sold out, and the all-star Jazz at the Philharmonic concert will continue until deep into …
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Wayne Shorter (1933-2023)
Forty-three albums from the late genius composer and saxophonist.
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Celebrating Gilberto Gil #Gil80Anos
The living legend of Brazilian music turns 80 alongside Paul McCartney. Two career-spanning Spotify playlists included.
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Tropicália: ou Panis et Circencis (1968)
A celebration of the most joyous and addictive musical manifesto of all time.
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Djavan: Luz (1982) and Lilas (1984)
Two early '80s Djavan records that somehow sound both dated and absolutely genius.
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