Azymuth are back! With Fênix, their first album in five
years, the Brazilian mavericks have recreated the energy of those spellbinding
seventies’ sessions which would launch them into international recognition and
confirm their status as one of Brazil’s most successful bands. It's a ten-track
journey through the full spectrum of Azymuth’s brilliantly coloured
expressionist fusion, with all the cosmic energy and masterful musicianship
you’d expect from the world's greatest three-man orchestra.
Since the passing of keyboard maestro Jose Roberto Bertrami
in 2012, remaining members Ivan Conti (right) and Alex Malheiros (left) have
worked tirelessly to keep the spirit of Azymuth alive, and to continue the
legacy of Bertrami’s genius. But Fênix also marks a new era as the Azymuth trio
is complete once again, by special guest keyboardist Kiko Continentino. A
hugely talented pianist, composer and arranger, Kiko has worked with the likes
of Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil and Djavan, and the fresh energy and
inspiration he has brought to the group is undeniable. The album also features
Brazilian percussion legend Robertinho Silva.
Fênix European Tour Dates 2016
Oct 28 - Sigurdsgarde, Copenhagen
Oct 29 - Nefertiti, Gothenburg
Nov 02 - Bix, Stuttgart
Nov 03 - Domicil, Dortmund
Nov 04 - Badehaus, Berlin
Nov 05 - Kalif Storch, Erfurt
Nov 06 - Stadtgarten, Cologne
Nov 09 - Jazzpodium, Dordrecht
Nov 10 - Bird, Rotterdam
Nov 11 - North Sea Jazz, Amsterdam
Nov 12 - Le Sucre, Lyon
Nov 14 - Teatro del Gatto, Ascona
Nov 15 - Bravo Caffè, Bologna
Nov 18 - Hideaway, London
Nov 19 - Hideaway, London
Nov 21 - Bayerischer Hof, Munich
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