The members of the group included José Roberto Bertrami (born February 21, 1946, in Tatui; died July 8, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro) on acoustic piano and keyboards, Alex Malheiros (born August 19, 1946, in Niteroi) on bass, and Ivan Conti (born August 16, 1946, in Rio de Janeiro) on drums.
Classically trained and originally influenced by pianists Bill Evans and Luíz Eça (of the Tamba 4), Bertrami worked with Flora Purim and Robertinho Silva before meeting Conti at a Rio nightclub. Upon a visit to a bowling alley/club in 1972, they heard Malheiros and decided to join forces to form Azymuth. Their first album, the soundtrack for the film O Fabuloso Fittipaldi, was released in Brazil in 1973.
After spending a number of years as session men in Rio recording studios and touring South America, a successful appearance at the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival led to a 1978 U.S. tour with Airto and Purim. A contract with Milestone in 1979 resulted in a long string of eclectic and influential albums that established the group in the American and European markets. All three members also recorded solo albums for Milestone.
Bertrami left the group around 1988, after which Malheiros and Conti carried on for a while with keyboardist Jota Moraes. In the '90s, Bertrami rejoined Azymuth permanently. They signed to Far Out Recordings and issued a long string of albums including Carnival, 1997; Woodland Warrior, 1998; Pieces of Ipanema, 1999; Before We Forget, 2000; and Partido Novo, 2002.
In 2007, their self-titled debut album was reissued by the label in a deluxe package. It was completely remastered, and contained an additional disc of remixes by some of the world's best-known dance music producers. In 2008, Azymuth continued their tireless display of creativity with the universally acclaimed Butterfly, which they followed with Aurora in 2011.
Sadly, José Roberto Bertrami died in Rio during July of the following year; he was 66 years old.
Rico Suave Bossa Nova
Azymuth Lyrics
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La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
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The lyrics to Azymuth's song "Rico Suave Bossa Nova" are simply a repeated sequence of "La, da, da, da, da, da." Unlike most songs, the focus in this track is not on the lyrics, but rather on the instrumentation and the melody. The use of a simple, repetitive vocal hook allows the listener to fall into a trance-like state, allowing the music to take center stage. The use of the Bossa Nova genre adds to the hypnotic quality of the track, with its smooth rhythms and intricate instrumental melodies.
Overall, the song is a celebration of music and the power it has to transport us to another world. It's a reminder that sometimes we don't need words to communicate and that the right combination of melody and rhythm can create a truly transformative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
La, da, da, da, da, da
A repetitive sound indicating the start of the song
La, da, da, da, da, da
Repeated sound to create a rhythmic pattern
La, da, da, da, da, da
A repetition of sounds to maintain a consistent rhythm
La, da, da, da, da, da
Repetition of sounds to set the mood
La, da, da, da, da, da
Repeating the sound to establish a musical theme
La, da, da, da, da, da
A repeated vocal cue that sets a relaxing tone
La, da, da, da, da, da
Continuation of the rhythmic pattern to create a calming atmosphere
La, da, da, da, da, da
Sustaining the rhythmic theme to emit a chill and mellow vibe
La, da, da, da, da, da
Reiteration of the sound to maintain the soothing ambiance
La, da, da, da, da, da
Consistent repetition of sounds, perfect for background music
La, da, da, da, da, da
Repeating the sound again and again to create a harmonious effect
La, da, da, da, da, da
Final repetition of sounds to bring home the musical theme
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES DEWITT YANCEY
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Da Beatsmith Benny Blaze
Too dope! Heard J.Rocc spin this tonight on his Adventures In Stereo radio show on KPFK FM. He mentioned that him, Madlib, B+ and Eric Coleman are doing the background vocals. Fresh!
Jesse
He played this again last night 😎
Martins Mamis
Azymucho !! Buena musica !! Obrigado !! J Dilla is genius !!
Soy Reco
Azymuth covering Dilla. I can die a happy man
forever SHAMPOO
Always one of my favorites from welcome 2 the D
Jasmine Perez
Impressive Stuff 👏
Matty Muncey
can someone please link me the sample of the piano intro
Simon Dimas
This is the song
Andre Vass
Firee 🔥
J L
Beautiful circle