The Italian captain of all things cool has recently selected his favorites for Viagem, a super dope compilation of '60s-'70s Brazilian Bosa Nova and samba jazz music from Far Out Recordings. This is the first in a series of DJ compilations to help celebrate and promote 50 years of Bossa Nova! That's right, 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the beautiful Bossa Nova sound. Renowned producer Nicola Conte has shown us once again that thoroughly reflecting on the orginal sound is very important and necessary. These renditions, done by some of the most amazing artists, are nothing short of vintage fresh. It's over 40 minutes of seminal traditional Brazilian World, vibrant Samba Jazz, Grooves, Afro-Samba, and energetic to soft instrumentals.

With Conte's innovative and experimental jazztronic development expertise, you can bet that this 15-track release is right on point. Check out Nicola's other releases via Blue Note. We have a couple songs for you and some remixes from Nicola. Buy Viagem here!

Tenorio Jr - Samadhi
Claudia & Brazilian Octopus - Gusto Deser Tomo Sou

Nicola Conte - Kind of Sunshine
Mo'Horizons - Foto Viva (Conte Mix)
Koop - Tonight (Conte Nu-jazz Mix)

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Labels: bossa nova, jazz, samba