Various – Brazil Boogie

Brazilian funk and fusion! The set’s a nicely-priced package of funky tracks — put together by Adrian Gibson of London’s Jazz Cafe, with a real focus on rare groove and jazzy-sounding sides that serve as a perfect introduction to the funky world of 70s Brazil and its influence on the music around the globe. California fusion tunes sit next to hard jammers from Rio — making for a very nice 10 track set that includes titles like “Eu Sou Mais Eu” by Ana Mazzotti, “Dear Limmertz” by Azymuth, “Cosinha II” by Dom Um Romao, “Skyscrapers” by Deodato, “Sugar Loaf Moutain” by George Duke, “Gafiera Universal” by Banda Black Rio, “Brazilian Skies” by Bill Summers, and “A Sangue Quente” by Guilherme Vergueiro.