The legendary Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth returns to Europe in 2025 to present their new album Arabutã.

Pioneers of a groundbreaking sound that fused jazz-funk and samba to create their unique genre, "samba doido," Azymuth is one of Brazil's most influential bands and one of the world's longest-running.

During the golden era of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), Azymuth collaborated with icons like Jorge Ben, Milton Nascimento, Tim Maia, Elis Regina, and Marcos Valle. It was Marcos Valle who gave the trio its name in 1973 while recording the soundtrack for the film O Fabuloso Fittipaldi. That same year, Azymuth began recording their now critically acclaimed demos (1973-75), which remained in their archives until they were released in 2019 by the London-based label Far Out Recordings.

Fifty years after their inception, Azymuth has released over thirty albums and continues to perform with the same energy and enthusiasm as in their early days. Their new album, Arabutã, is named after the endangered Brazilwood tree, a symbol of both the value and fragility of Brazil's natural beauty. Arabutã is a poignant reminder of the importance of indigenous wisdom in protecting the environment.

In addition to their influence on jazz and funk, Azymuth has had a profound impact on electronic music worldwide. They have worked with artists such as 4hero, Madlib, and Jazzanova and have been remixed by Theo Parrish, Ron Trent, Global Communication, and Daniel Maunick.

Following the loss of keyboard maestro José Roberto Bertrami in 2012 and drummer Ivan "Ivanzinho" Conti in early 2023, founding member Alex Malheiros has worked tirelessly to uphold Azymuth's legacy. He is joined by keyboardist Kiko Continentino (Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Djavan), who co-wrote and recorded their acclaimed 2016 album Fenix, and drummer Renato Massa (Marcos Valle, Ed Motta) to carry the torch forward.