True Late night sounds I first heard "Last summer in Rio" on jazz station one hot summer night where I couldn't sleep. I was driving along the FDR Drive in NYC at 3am, and will never forget the feeling of open windows, the East River gleaming, and the mystery of NY at night. The song provided the perfect soundtrack to this setting- one of soothing,mystery,passion,lust,and magic. The track is over 10 minutes, but you wish it would stop only when the sun rises. Needless to say, I love this album.
The most sensuous instumental this side of "Bolero" No lie: I first heard Azymuth's "Last Summer in Rio" in the early 80's and taped it off the radio. The tape lasted a number of years, then in the summer of 2000, I bought the CD. An old girlfriend borrowed it and would not give it back. Six months later, on our first evening date, I noticed that my new ladyfriend had "Telecommunications" in her CD rack. This was a sign from God, as she had earlier told me that John Coltran's album with Johnny Hartman was one of her favorites. But, her taste in music was not the only reason I married her . . . .
the best rhythm section in the world !!! The combination of Alex Malheiros (bass)& Ivan Conti (drums)is just magic! This is a nice blend of Bossa Nova & Jazz and yes the formula works. "Estreito de Taruma" is as funky as a song can get while "Last summer in Rio" is your one way ticket to Copacabana beach. JR Bertrami changes lovely from piano to organ (another miscellaneous instrument). Buy this one, these guys deserve all the support they can get. And if you got the chance to see them live, do it! They are twice as good as on record.....believe me, what an experience that was!
A Jazz Fusion Classic!! This album should be in everyone's collection who loves jazz fusion. "Telecommunication" set the standard and raised the bar in terms of quality and excellence. The tracks "May I have this dance?" and the haunting "House I lived in" gives the CD life. But their popular jazz anthem, "Last Summer in Rio" is what puts this CD over the top. A great CD through and through!!
supercool superjazz azymuth telecommunications is one of the best jazz albums in history.If you simply listen to the sample of the May I Have This Dance? (Conçede-Me Esta Dança?) you'll know what I mean.If you love electric jazz you must have it!
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