SOLD OUT - Azymuths Three Piece Orchestra , Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars

Wednesday 11th November - Thursday 12th November
Ticket Prices:

£20.00 - £36.00

Ivan Conti Drums , Alex Malheiros Bass Guitar, Jose Roberto Bertrami Keyboards/Pianos

“Expect them to reproduce the funky swagger of their records – and then some” Time Out
‘Arguably the most successful band to come out of Brazil…you’re in the hands of masters.’ Songlines (2008)
‘Bertrami drizzles tasty solos, Conti dazzles and Malheiros is seriously funky.’ BBC.co.uk (2008)
‘Azymuth still sound totally fresh’ Jazzwise (2008)
"Azymuth are crate-digger favourites evangelised by indie hip-hop producer Madlib" Uncut
"Dance music played by human beings rather than computers, fantastic" Sunday Times
‘A boogie monster’ NME
"Innovators in dance/world fusion" Billboard
‘Azymuth sound so fresh every time they come here’ Jazz Café UK

Combining funk, soul and jazz with Samba, Azymuth are the legendary Brazilian three piece orchestra who were responsible for creating a new sound and genre of their own – ‘Samba Doido (Crazy Samba)’. Jose Roberto Bertrami, Ivan Conti and Alex Malheiros make up the trio – legendary musicians who together have released over 20 albums in thirty five years and who since 1995 have both delighted their original fan base and won over legions of new converts with their outstanding albums for Far Out Recordings.

Azymuth have toured the very best venues over the decades and in 2008 played a legendary show with Azymuth fanatics Madlib and Mochilla at Los Angeles’ Echo Plex. Mochilla and Madlib tracked down Azymuth’s legendary drummer Ivan ‘Mamao’ Conti in Rio, 2002, to play their tribute record to him and to kick-start 2008’s Madlib/Ivan Conte collaboration album Sujinho as Jackson Conti on Mochilla Records. Their European tour followed, taking in famous venues including Paris’ New Morning and London’s Jazz Café. Azymuth have graced the top jazz festivals Monterrey, Montreux, North Sea Jazz and Glastonbury, and the finest venues including Blue Note of New York, Tokyo & Milan.

In 2009 Azymuth return to Europe with a renewed interest behind the band following the release of ‘Butterfly’ at the end of 2008, which Songlines described as “the best Azymuth album to date…truly sublime stuff.” **** This huge statement confirms the enduring passion and creativity of this trio, who are utterly joyous and infectious when playing live: the crowd compelled to dance and always demanding more. There have been shows where the band have been literally carried back on stage from “pandemonium on the dance floor”, Straight No Chaser, to play a third encore and have never outstayed their welcome, hence the huge demand for Azymuth continues. Having toured a select few cities in the UK and around Europe, Azymuth will dazzle those who have yet to witness their unique live show.

Pianist, songwriter and band leader, Jose Roberto Bertrami is recognised as one of the legends of Brazilian music, remaining one of its most influential keyboardists. With his unique playing and writing style, full of colour and harmony, he is responsible for the intensity and maverick approach of Azymuth. Ivan Conti is Azymuth’s drummer and percussionist. Known to his friends as Mamao, he is a spontaneous and incredibly energetic drummer, and the real hardcore Carioca of the trio. On bass is Alex Malheiros, who learnt his trade playing with the master of the Brazilian swing, Ed Lincoln. Like the rest of the band he has performed and recorded with the greats of Brazilian music. Alex is respected in Brazil as one of the original groove masters.

Azymuth’s 2009 tour could surpass any previously embarked upon, with classics such as the No.1 UK hit ‘Jazz Carnival’ sitting perfectly alongside the beautiful new material. In their fourth decade together as friends and visionary musicians Azymuth’s original line-up prevails, sounding better than ever. They are now booking for 2009’s worldwide tour.