Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Azymuth is a pioneering Brazilian trio renowned for their distinctive blend of samba, jazz, funk, and electronic influences—a sound they call “samba doido” (crazy samba). Formed in the early 1970s by keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami, bassist Alex Malheiros, and drummer Ivan Conti, the group rose to international prominence with albums like *Light as a Feather* and the hit “Jazz Carnival.” Their innovative fusion and energetic live performances have inspired generations of artists, cementing Azymuth’s legacy as one of Brazil’s most influential jazz-funk ensembles.