Via Brasil by Ximo & Judy

One of the most outstanding BOSSA JAZZ productions from West Germany at the beginning of the 80s!
These masterpieces captivate with their stylistic perfection and journey from BOSSA NOVA to JAZZ to slight Disco´n Boogie influence. Its still on of the most DJ spinned Bossa tunes from W.-Germany in the last 30 years!

The two highly talented, creative and sensitive artists Judy (Jude Enxuto) and Ximo (Ximo Gregorio) had lived in Germany since 1980 and performing in several clubs, small art stages and festivals.
In 1982 they recorded their Debut album "Via Brasil" in Frankfurt am Main. It was released in the same year by the small private record label Rillenschlange (Groove Snake). A very special release for Peter Braukmann, the label owner at the time. In the meantime coveted by music lovers, collected by vinyl connoisseurs and and happy to play in DJ sets, the great composition of the Brazilian Izio Gross will be an absolute Evergreen and catchy tune remain. This music production is one of the most essential productions of this genres from West Germany and has more than earned its place on the Sound Essence label. An absolute groovy Bossa Jazz Trip and Tip!

Text: Tom Sky
Copyright © 2025

Tracklist

1.	Vou Vencer	2:51

2.	Nem É Maracatu	3:25

3.	Potpourrie	3:32

4.	È Tao Normal	2:21

5.	Lua No Céu	3:55

6.	Chora Chorinho	3:14

7.	Time	2:51

8.	Musiquinha	1:56

9.	Manha De Carnaval	2:51

10.	Samba De Orfeu	3:01

Credits

released May 23, 2025

line-up:

Judy : Voice, Flute and Percussion
Ximo : Voice, Classic and E-Guitar
Izio Gross : Piano and Percussion
Romeu Avelino : Drums and Percussion
Vladimir Rada : Bass
Christian Meyer: Drums on "É tao normal"
and "Chora Chorinho"

Arrangements : XIMO & JUDY und Izio Gross
Produktion : XIMO & JUDY
Mixed at: Panne Studios, Frankfurt 1982

Reissue Concept: Tom Sky and Peter Braukmann
Sleeve Design: Maurice Göldner and Tom Sky
Remastered by: Tom Sky at Faible Studio

P&C Sound Essence Records, 2025

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