Azymuth

Creators of an entirely new sound, born from the fusion of jazz-funk and samba, samba doido is one of Brazil's most influential groups and undoubtedly one of the oldest in the world.

Fifty years after their formation, the trio has released more than thirty albums and continues to perform with the same energy and enthusiasm as at the outset.

Their latest album, Marca Passo, marks an important milestone as it is the first studio album since the death of founding drummer Ivan Mamão Conti in 2023, following that of keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami in 2012.

Alex Malheiros, the only founding member still present, regards preserving the group's musical heritage as a spiritual duty. He is joined on keyboards by Dudu Viana, equally devoted, known for his collaborations with Roberto Menescal, Marcos Valle and João Bosco.

On drums is Renato Massa, who has worked with artists such as Marcos Valle and Ed Motta. Since their first recordings, Azymuth have always been far more than the sum of their members.

Beyond their influence on jazz and funk, their contribution to global electronic music is undeniable.

They have collaborated with artists such as 4hero, Madlib and Jazzanova, and their tracks have been remixed by heavyweights including Theo Parrish, Ron Trent, Global Communication and Daniel Maunick.

Azymuth 2026 Line-Up: Alex Malheiros - Bass Guitar Dudu Viana - Keyboards Renato Massa - Drums Azymuth Live Videos: 'JAZZ CARNIVAL @ DEKMANTEL FESTIVAL (Instagram)' 'JAZZ CARNIVAL @ BOILER ROOM' 'DEAR LIMMERTZ @ NEW MORNING' Responsible for forging an entirely new sound by fusing jazz-funk with samba to create their unique genre samba doido, Azymuth are one of Brazil's most influential bands and undoubtedly one of the world's longest-running.

Fifty years since their inception, the trio has released over thirty albums and continues to perform with the same energy and enthusiasm as their early d