A prominent force in the Brazilian jazz scene, Caixa Cubo have been making waves internationally since starting the project back in 2007. Made up of long-time friends Henrique Gomide (keys), João Fideles (drums) and Noa Stroeter (bass), the three forward-thinking musicians, hailing from São Paulo, have been exploring new sonic territories whilst developing their own musical language. With a knack for improvisation, the trio’s compositions boast spontaneity and meticulousness in equal measure. Last Friday Caixa Cubo released their eighth full-length album, Agôra, an intoxicating and beguiling record bursting at the seams with grooves and energy. So we’re stoked they found the time to pick a few favourite artists and tracks for our monthly mixtape, lovingly mixed by Chris Dusty from their label Jazz & Milk.
- Wayne Shorter – Ponta de Areia
[Columbia]
- Gal Costa – Pontos de Luz
[Philips]
- Cassiano – Rio Best-Seller
[Columbia]
- Wando – Libertas Que Serás Um Beija-Flor
[Som Livre]
- Caixa Cubo – Sábado (feat. Zé Leônidas)
[Jazz & Milk]
- Caixa Cubo – Dreams (feat. Xênia França)
[Jazz & Milk]
- Gal Costa – Da Maior Importância
[Philips]
- Emílio Santiago – Trocando Em Miúdos
[Philips]
- João Donato – Debutante’s Ball
[Blue Thumb Records]
- Grupo Um – Onze Por Oito
[Far Out Recordings]
- Dom Salvador E Abolição – Guanabara
[CBS]
- Airto Moreira – Romance Of Death
[Epic Associated / Legacy]
- Trio Mocotó – Xuxu Melão
[Arlequim]
- Caixa Cubo – Palavras
[Heavenly Recordings]
- Caixa Cubo – Baião Malandro
[Heavenly Recordings]