Águia Não Come Mosca
Azymuth
1977
Rankings
Why This Album Matters
Released in 1977, Águia Não Come Mosca is the second album by Azymuth, the Rio de Janeiro band famous for its unmistakable sound. The trio, composed of José Roberto Bertrami, Alex Malheiros, and Ivan Conti, defines their style as "samba doido", a vibrant fusion of samba, funk, and jazz. This particular work highlighted the group's originality, consolidating their musical identity.
Context
Before Águia Não Come Mosca, Azymuth had already established a reputation as studio musicians, accompanying major names in Brazilian music since 1968. Officially formed in 1973, the trio achieved national success with their debut album, Azimüth, from 1975, propelled by tracks such as "Linha do Horizonte" and "Melô da Cuíca", which were included in soap opera soundtracks.
Songs
One of the album's most prominent songs is "Voo sobre o Horizonte", which gained enormous popularity after being included in the soundtrack of the soap opera Locomotivas.
Legacy
Águia Não Come Mosca achieved good sales, benefiting from the success of "Voo sobre o Horizonte" on radio and television. The group's unique style, evident on this album, captured the attention of Claude Nobs, director of the Montreux Jazz Festival, resulting in an invitation for Azymuth to perform at the 1977 edition, making them the first Brazilian band to participate in the renowned festival. The positive reception of the Montreux performance culminated in an American tour and, subsequently, in the signing of a contract with Milestone Records, an imprint of Fantasy Records, marking the beginning of Azymuth's successful international career.
Tracks
Credits
Azymuth
Guti Carvalho
Angela Herz, Marcio Lott, Paraná
Alex Malheiros
Neném Da Cuica
Ivan Conti
Ariovaldo Contesini
José Roberto Bertrami
Jorginho
Doutor
Paulo Moura
Humberto Gatica
Andy Mills
José Paulo
Antonio Peticov
Gil Prates
Videos
"Águia não come mosca" (Azymuth) | Álbuns Históricos (Nacional) | Alta Fidelidade
Alta Fidelidade
Books
Analyses
LP Azymuth - Águia Não Come Mosca | Vinil Nacional 1977 Atlantic
dromedariodiscos.com
LP Azymuth Águia Não Come Mosca, 1977 national edition by Atlantic. Classic Brazilian jazz fusion, record tested, play grade VG, for enthusiasts.
Cliquemusic : Disco : ÁGUIA NÃO COME MOSCA
cliquemusic.com.br
Azymuth (1977) 1977 Atlantic/WEA BR 20.021 Tracks 1 Vôo sobre o horizonte (Paraná, José Roberto Bertrami) 2 Águia não come mosca (José Roberto Bertrami) 3 Despertar (José Roberto Bertrami, Alex Malheiros) 4 Tarde (Márcio Borges, Milton Nascimento) 5 Circo Marimbondo (Milton Nascimento, Ronaldo Bastos)
Azymuth - Águia Não Come Mosca 1977 (Atlantic)
spychedelicsally.blogspot.com
An incredible little record -- and the set where it really all comes together for this legendary funky jazz group!
Por Trás Da Vitrola: Azymuth - Águia Não Come Mosca [1977]
portrasdavitrola.blogspot.com
This is the second album by the Brazilian jazz fusion band, released in 1977, at the height of this genre, with big names releasing exceptional albums throughout the 70s and early 80s. Labels multiplied in the specialised media, as did favourable and unfavourable reviews.
