AIRTO — Virgin Land (1974) Two Version | RM | I Love Kudu Series + Vynil LP 24-96Hz | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

An all-star cast accompanies Brazilian percussion master Airto Moreira on this percolating collection of jazz fusion pieces. Produced by drummer extraordinaire Billy Cobham, the album locks into a steamy groove on Stanley Clarke's "Stanley's Tune" and never lets up. The Middle Eastern flavor of some of the melodies, Moreira and wife Flora Purim's unique vocalizations, and the use of unusual instrumentation on several cuts help make this recording a unique highlight of the electric fusion era. Standout soloists include Eddie Daniels on clarinet and guitarists David Amaro and Gabriel DeLorme, while bassist Clarke provides his usual stellar performance. Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1    Stanley's Tune 4:31
Arranged, Written-By – Stanley Clarke
2    Musikana 7:03
Written-By – Gabriel DeLorme
3    Virgin Land 8:15
Written-By – Airto Moreira
4    Peasant Dance 3:30
Arranged, Written-By – Milcho Leviev
5    Lydian Riff 7:15
Arranged, Written-By – Milcho Leviev
6    Hot Sand 5:30
Written-By – Airto Moreira
7    I Don't Have To Do What I Don't Want To Do 3:16
Written-By – Airto Moreira, Gabriel DeLorme
Credits :
Airto Moreira - Vocals, Drums & Percussion 
Flora Purim - Vocals, Vocal special effects (2, 4, 5), Vocals, Percussion (6)
David Amaro - Guitar (1, 3), 12-String Guitar (2)
Gabriel DeLorme - Guitar (5-7) 
George Duke - Keyboards (1, 3)  Piano & Arp Synthesizer (6) 
Milcho Leviev - Keyboards (4, 5)
Stanley Clarke - Bass (1-3, 6), Alex Blake (4, 5, 7) 
George Marge - Oboe (4, 5), Piccolo Flute (4) 
Eddie Daniels - Clarinet (4, 5) 
Jane Taylor - Bassoon  (5) 
Kenny Ascher - Piano & Mellotron (7) 
Billy Cobham - Producer 

RAPHAEL RABELLO — Todos Os Tons (1992) FLAC (tracks), lossless

 Important solo album by the late Brazilian virtuoso, dedicated to Tom Jobim's compositions, Todos Os Tons opens with a very uncommon rendition of the broadly familiar Jobim tune "Samba Do Avião" ("Plane Samba"). Abandoning the bossa nova beat, Rabelo embraces the flamenco tradition, very dear to him, and, joined by his guest Paco de Lucia, echoes the gitano expression in a Brazilian setting, in which Bahian berimbau interventions interact with overall samba backing by the percussion. "Samba de Uma Nota Só" ("One Note Samba") also gives up the bossa tradition and attacks with a heavily syncopated samba rhythm for Rabello's virtuosic soloing. Enigmatic "Passarim receives an elaborated transcription for violão trio. "Retrato Em Preto E Branco" ("Portrait in Black and White") is sensitively interpreted by Rabello in a dialogue with guest soloists Jacques Morelenbaum (cello) and Luiz Avelar (piano). "Modinha" is performed solo in ad-lib tempo. "Garota de Ipanema" ("Girl From Ipanema") has a more powerful samba rhythm approach in which the bass contributes for a contemporary feel, and the introduction/interlude brings a new way of listening to this classic. The sensitive "Anos Dourados" is romantically exposed by Rabello with the help of Luiz Avelar emulating a string orchestra always carefully avoiding the clichés. "Garoto," an energetic tribute in moderate tempo to the great violonista has Tom Jobim himself at the piano. "Pois É" surprises in a flamenco-based introduction renewed by guest alto Paulo Moura improvising over a bossa nova beat, soon replaced by a doleful violão. "Luíza" receives a romantic and longing solo violão treatment that includes a tremolo ending directly reminiscent of classic tradition. The album is an opportunity for catching classic bossa nova themes reread through the unconventional yet creative and always competent lenses of an exceptional Brazilian virtuoso, unfortunately so young deceased. Alvaro Neder 
Tracklist :
1 Samba Do Avião 5:20 
(Antônio Carlos Jobim)
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Ramirez 1969) feat: Paulinho Braga (d), Dininho (b) Paco de Lucía (Violão Hermanos Conde) Marçalzinho (perc.)
2 Samba De Uma Nota Só 2:00 
(Antônio Carlos Jobim / Newton Mendonça)
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Ramirez 1969) feat: Dininho (b), Mamão (d)
3 Passarim 4:41 
(Antônio Carlos Jobim)
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Ramirez 1969) feat: Dininho (b), Mamão (d)
4 Retrato Em Branco E Preto 3:55 
(Chico Buarque / Antônio Carlos Jobim)
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Ramirez 1969) feat: Luiz Avellar (p), Paulo Jobim (arr.) Jaques Morelenbaum (cello)
5 Mondinha 3:29 
Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Mario Passos 7 cordas 1986)
6 Garota De Ipanema 4:46 
Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violões Ramirez 1969/88) feat. Luizão Maia (b), Wilson das Neves (d)
7 Anos Dourados 3:56 
(Chico Buarque / Antônio Carlos Jobim)
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Ramirez 1969) feat: Luiz Avellar (p), Dininho (b)
8 Garoto 2:34 
(Antônio Carlos Jobim)
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Mario Passos 7 cordas 1991) feat: Wilson Das Neves (d), Leo Gandelman (s,s), Antônio Carlos Jobim (p), Paulo Jobim (arr.)
9      Pois É 6:41 
(Chico Buarque / Antônio Carlos Jobim)
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violões Ramirez 1969/88) feat: Paulo Moura (a.s), Nico Assumpção (b)
10 Luiza 2:24
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Arranged By – Raphael Rabello (Violão Mario Passos 7 cordas 1991)  

BADEN POWELL — Le Monde Musical de Baden Powell (1964-2005) MONO | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

BrazilOnGuitar says: This first record for Barclay in 1964 is one of Baden´s most famous records in Europe. The sound of the original record was never the best. To much bad re-printings exist and circled around on vinyl and also on cd. The begin of a much better sound was the japanese cd release in 1999 and the new release in 2005 to the fifth anniversary of Badens passing. 
Both cds are ways to rediscover this album, which has a exotic mix of brazilian and european compositions. 
Tracklist :
1 - Deve ser amor 3:52 
 (Baden Powell-Vinicius de Moraes)
2 - Choro para metronome 2:58
 (Baden Powell)
3 - Adágio 3:01
(Giazotto-Albinoni)
4 - Berimbau 3:01
(Baden Powell-Vinicius de Moraes)
5 - Samba em prelúdio 3:28
 (Baden Powell-Vinicius de Moraes)
6 - Chanson d'Hiver 2:25
 (Baden Powell)
7 - Samba triste 3:31
(Baden Powell-Billy Blanco)
8 - Berceuse a Jussara 2:35
 (Baden Powell)
9 - Prelude 2:53
(J.S.Bach)
10 - Euridice 3:03
(Vinicius de Moraes)
11 - Bachiana 4:09
(Villa-Lobos) 
12 - Garota de Ipanema 2:59
(Tom Jobim-Vinicius de Moraes)
Credits :
Baden Powell - Guitar
Alphonse Masselier - Bass
Arthur Motta - Drums
Silvio Silveira - Percussion
Paul Mauriat and his Orchestra
Francoise Waleh - Vocal (5)

BOLA SETE — Live at Grace Cathedral (1976-2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Real Name: Djalma de Andrade. Brazilian guitarist (July 16, 1923 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - February 14, 1987 in Greenbrae, California). Having studied the guitar in Brasil, he played locally and in Italy. Later on he was brought to the USA to play in the Sheraton hotel chain, where he was discovered by Dizzy Gillespie (in New York). Gillespie took Sete to the 1962 Monterey Jazz Festival, which meant his breakthrough. Shortly after Bola Sete settled in San Francisco, where he joined the Vince Guaraldi Trio. After a couple of years Sete formed his own trio, with which he performed at the 1966 Monterey Jazz Festival. WEB
Tracklist :
1.    Jongo 2:06
Written-By – Joao Pernambuco
2.    Gaucho/Meu Ogum    5:33
 Written-By – Bola Sete 
3.    Carnival Nights    3:53
 Written-By – Bola Sete 
4.    Flamenco Fantasy    15:08
 Written-By – Bola Sete 
5.    Ocean Waves 6:52
Written-By – Dorival Caymmi
6.    Jongada 5:18
Written-By – Baden Powell
7.    O Astronauto 2:41
Written-By – Baden Powell
8.    Vira Mundo Penba 5:08
 Traditional / Arranged By – Bola Sete
9.    Guitar Lamento    4:18
 Written-By – Bola Sete 
10.    Tio George    4:53
 Written-By – Bola Sete 
Credits :
Performer By – Bola Sete, Solo guitar concert May 21, 1976 at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral. Bola is playing a Ramirez guitar.
CD enhanced with the sheet music for Guitar Lamento, six concert performance photos taken by Tom Copi, and the concert program.

FREDDIE HUBBARD — Hub Cap (1961) RM | Three Version | SACD, Hybrid | RVG Edition | The Blue Note Reissues Series | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

On Hub Cap, his third effort as a leader, Freddie Hubbard sticks to the tried-and-true hard bop formula, which is something of a mixed blessing. There's no question that much of this music is enjoyable, but it's not quite up to the standards of its two predecessors. Part of the problem is Hubbard's sextet, which features tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath, trombonist Julian Priester, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Larry Ridley, and drummer "Philly" Joe Jones. All of the musicians are talented, but only a few are inventive, and that becomes a problem, since it becomes clear that Hubbard is beginning to break free from his influences and develop his own style. In other words, he's capable of more adventurous music than this straight-ahead hard bop. That said, Hub Cap is a very good hard bop date. There is energy to the performances, and the artist's vigorous, inspired playing continues to impress, as do some of his original compositions. Only when compared to Hubbard's first two records, or what would come later, does Hub Cap seem like a lesser effort. Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Tracklist :
1 Hub Cap 5:17
Written-By – Freddie Hubbard
2 Cry Me Not4:48
Written-By – Randy Weston
3 Luana 10:06
Written-By – Freddie Hubbard
4 Osie Mae 6:53
Written-By – Freddie Hubbard
5 Plexus 9:03
Written-By – Cedar Walton
6 Earmon Jr. 6:18
Written-By – Freddie Hubbard
Credits :
Bass – Larry Ridley
Drums – Philly Joe Jones
Piano – Cedar Walton
Tenor Saxophone – Jimmy Heath
Trombone – Julian Priester