‘Aventura’ is packed with the inspired tripped-out funkiness of a sound still fresh. Now, Bertrami scores an innovative retrospective brimming with colour and harmony. In his early work he was using instruments and effects before anybody else in Latin America -travelling to New York to purchase the latest keyboards and organs - and 45 years later he’s still pushing the boundaries. Working with Flora Purim and Robertinho Silva he released his earliest project the ‘ José Roberto Trio’ (pictured above) in 1965 that began this staggering recording legacy. Pero esos números no salieron en los medios masivos. Estos son los números de Elisha Dicken, el ciudadano armado que detuvo a un tirador en un centro comercial de Indiana salvando cientos de vidas. It was on 1983’s ‘Blue Wave’ that Ze Roberto made his biggest impact outside of Azymuth receiving a prestigious Latin Grammy nomination. Los números de Elisha Dicken, el ciudadano armado que detuvo a un tirador salvando cientos de vidas. ‘Aventura’ is Bertrami’s 7th album under his own steam following on from his previous solo effort for Far Out Recordings – 2001’s ‘Things Are Different’. Allow the master of the keys to take you on a dazzling aventura (adventure). Andy Votel’s exceptional madcap artwork perfectly expresses Bertrami’s unique brand of experimental jazz.

Direct from Rio de Janeiro Bertrami’s enduring passion and creativity combine to create a seminal solo collection. Latin Grammy nominee ‘Zé Roberto’ brings together the Rio Strings Orchestra and the very best Brazilian players on these stunning live recordings. Showcasing 45 sweeping years in music Azymuth’s band leader delivers an innovative set of jazz, cinematic scores, funk and true Latin anthems. Legendary keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami brings quirky 60s soundtracks and infectious 80s grooves to 12 brand new recordings.

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