Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Evolution (Discojazz, 1975)

(Polydor PD14316).

At 72 years old, Roy Ayers is still playing his vibraphon live. Listening to the disco oriented track "Evolution" he played last weekend, reminded me of this 7", from the album "Mystic Voyage".

Synchro Rythmic Ecclectic Language (Black Atlantic jazz from France, 70s)

(SONG RECORDS SR 04).

This atypical afro-caribean jazzfunk band includes great musicians as George Edouard Nouel (keyboard), Louis Xavier (bass), Jo Maka (sax). A really groovy blend of influences...

Milton Nascimento - Cade (Brazilian jazzfunk, 1974)

(Q7B-652).

Here's a brazilian 7" extract from Milton Nascimento's album "Milagre Dos Peixes". The album has been also recorded live with Som Imaginario band. It corresponds to the guitarist's international recognition period, as released the same year he appeared on Wayne Shorter's "Native Dancer". Very nice brazilian jazzfunk track with psych touches on voices by Nico e Telo.

MIX /// Friday Night Prayer - A soulfull journey into jazz by Flah (Spiritual 70s)

A special post with a fine jazz selection from DJ Flah, specialized in jazz, spiritual jazz, jazzfunk, Brazilian grooves. This mix was recorded in his basement, probably one the greatest underground place I know in  Paris to enjoy a jazz vinyl listening sessions (or to spin records during uncontrolled private parties...).

Waltel Branco - Assim Na Terra Como No Céu (OST from Brazil, 1970)

(FERMATA FB-298).

Waltel Branco had a long career as conducter, composer, player, arranger. In the early 50s he had opportunity to play jazz in Cuba (with Mongo Santamaria, Chico O'Farrill), then in  the US and Europe. He's a cornerstone in brazilian music, mixing it with latin and jazz for him or  famous artists (Tim Maia, Astor Piazzolla, Tom Jobim, Flora Purim...).  He realized many movie soundtracks, summing more than 5000 compositions.