Watch Azymuth live at MONK Club, Rome on December 22, 2019. Live performance video from my personal concert archive.
azymuth monk – Live Performance Details
Performance Details
Concert Date: December 22nd, 2019
Venue: MONK Club, Rome
Band Lineup:
– Alex Malheiros – bass, vocals
– Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti – drums, percussion
– Kiko Continentino – keyboards (replacing José Roberto Bertrami after his death in 2012)
About Azymuth: Legendary Brazilian jazz-funk-fusion trio formed 1972 in Rio de Janeiro. Pioneers of samba-jazz fusion and Brazilian instrumental music.
Album Context: Promoting ‘Fênix’ (2015) – their comeback album after Bertrami’s death, proving the band’s resilience.
Musical Style: Signature blend of samba rhythms, jazz improvisation, and funk grooves. Known for infectious bass lines (Malheiros), innovative drumming (Mamão), and lush keyboard textures.
Influence: Highly sampled by hip-hop producers. Influenced entire generation of Brazilian and international musicians. Collaborated with everyone from Marcos Valle to DJ Premier.
Special Notes: Performance at intimate MONK venue allowed audience to experience intricate interplay between three masters. Rare European appearance for Brazilian legends.
This video is part of “My Gigs (I was there!)” collection by m.cammuso.it. A visual and sonic record of the best live performances personally recorded during concerts.
Official Links
Artist Website: Azymuth This page archives azymuth rome 2019 monk club in my live concert collection.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/azymuthbr
Label Website: Far Out Recordings
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