Released in 1975 on Arista Records, Identity stands as a spectacular landmark of progressive Latin jazz and world fusion, masterfully helmed by the legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira. Co-produced by Airto alongside keyboard pioneer Herbie Hancock, this ambitious studio session brings together an absolutely stellar, high-caliber lineup of musicians, including saxophone giant Wayne Shorter, avant-garde multi-instrumentalist Egberto Gismonti, trombonist Raul De Souza, and Airto's celebrated musical partner and vocalist Flora Purim. The music is a deeply imaginative, kaleidoscopic blend of rich Afro-Brazilian folk traditions, complex jazz-funk grooves, and cutting-edge synthesizer soundscapes provided by Hancock. Throughout the concise seven-track program, the ensemble maneuvers through mesmerizing compositions like the hauntingly beautiful Tales From Home (Lendas), the rhythmically driving Wake Up Song (Baiao Do Acordar / Cafe), and the deeply evocative tribute Flora On My Mind. Airto's brilliant polyrhythmic mastery serves as the heartbeat of the entire album, delivering an essential, highly experimental, and timeless masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates the boundary-pushing spirit of mid-1970s fusion.

The Magicians is a dazzling, vibrant, and deeply rhythmic milestone collaboration by the legendary Brazilian jazz power couple Flora Purim and Airto Moreira, released in 1986 as a flagship title for Crossover Records. Spanning nearly 38 minutes across nine brilliantly crafted tracks, this high-fidelity release captures the historic Return to Forever alumni at the absolute peak of their mid-1980s studio output, masterfully fusing traditional, syncopated Brazilian sambas with slick, cutting-edge American jazz-rock fusion production. Driven by Flora's soaring, unmistakable multi-octave vocal phrasing and Airto's ferocious, boundary-pushing mastery of world percussion and drums, the album acts as a playground for an elite roster of legendary session heavyweights. Towering keyboard icons George Duke and Kei Akagi lay down deep, glossy synthesizer landscapes, while legendary pop-rock vocal icon Kenny Loggins makes a stellar guest appearance. From the tropical, driving groove of Garimpo and the intricate, synth-drenched fusion patterns of the title track to the poignant, atmospheric closer Love Reborn, the album effortlessly bridges organic South American warmth with sophisticated electronic instrumentation. Exceptionally archived in pristine lossless quality, this comprehensive audio archive stands as an absolute cornerstone and a prized collector's treasure for global purists of vintage Latin jazz, classic fusion history, and Brazilian MPB culture.

Maracanós, the new collaborative album by Brazilian pianist, composer, and producer Ricardo Bacelar and legendary percussionist Airto Moreira, will be released worldwide on April 24, 2026, via Jasmin Music. The largely instrumental project features a special appearance by acclaimed vocalist Flora Purim and will be available simultaneously across major international markets, including Brazil, the United States, Portugal, France, Germany, China, and Japan.

Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, the legendary King and Queen of Brazilian Jazz, have captivated audiences for over six decades with their vibrant albums and exhilarating live performances. With a dedicated global fan base including the UK’s jazz funk and jazz dance scene to Japan’s concert halls, the power couple continues to make waves in the industry – Flora’s ‘If You Will’ (2022) album was even nominated for a Grammy!

One of the all-time greats of Brazilian Jazz-Fusion, Flora Purim, returns with her first studio album in over 15 years, ‘If You Will’. This album is a triumphant celebration, exploring new compositions alongside fresh versions of some of Flora’s favourite songs. Title track ‘If You Will’ revives her past collaborations with producer and long-time friend, the legendary George Duke.

Soul Jazz Records are re-releasing Airto Moreira’s classic album ‘Samba de Flora’, out of print for 30 years ever since its original release in 1988. The album is very limited to just 1000 copies only, pressed on both vinyl and CD.

This is the album that launched Flora Purim's solo career with great promise following her magnificent stint with Chick Corea's first incarnation of Return to Forever. Most of the tracks on this album sound like they would have fit very nicely onto one of RTF's first two LPs, with bandmate Stanley Clarke not only lending support on electric and acoustic bass, but also contributing original compositions and arrangements to the mix. The rest of the supporting cast is not too shabby either, including sax and flute man Joe Henderson, keyboard whiz kid George Duke, guitarist David Amaro, and Purim's other half, percussion legend Airto Moreira. Clarke's funky "Dr. Jive" and lyrical "Butterfly Dreams" are standout tracks here, as is the upbeat Egberto Gismonti composition "Moon Dreams"…

Though her recordings for Chick Corea's Return to Forever provide a better introduction to her vocal talents, Stories to Tell is an excellent outing by Flora Purim and friends. Assisted by a cast of jazz/fusion all-stars led by husband Airto Moreira, Purim shows off the wide range of her abilities: from wordless vocal soaring to songs with lyrics in English and Portuguese, from uptempo percussion-driven workouts to beautiful ballads. In addition to Airto, the assembled cast includes bassists Miroslav Vitous and Ron Carter, keyboard wunderkind George Duke, guitarists Earl Klugh and Oscar Castro-Neves, and trombonist Raul de Souza. Also, Carlos Santana turns in one of his patented sizzling guitar solos on "Silver Sword." With material from Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vitous, Milton Nascimento, McCoy Tyner, and Purim herself, this is an album worth savoring.

This Fusion gem puts one of the most underated vocalist together with a few 70's fusion heavyweights and out comes a very enjoyable recording. George Duke, Alphonso Johnson, Airto and friends put out some of the hippest fusion in the 70' & 80's. Flora uses their musical abilities to the max on "That's What She Said." Using a variety of wordless vocal technics layered over electric keyboards and driving rhythms, these songs capture the fun and freedom that fusion later lost as it grew more commercial. Flora's entire catalog is ripe with music like this.

The 1970s were banner years for Airto Moreira–not only because of his association with Chick Corea's Return to Forever and his work on wife Flora Purim's Milestone dates, but also, because of the generally superb work he did under Creed Taylor's supervision at CTI from 1972-74. One of the five-star gems that the Brazilian percussionist recorded for CTI was Fingers, which employs Purim on percussion and vocals, David Amaro on guitar, Hugo Fattoruso on keyboards and harmonica, Jorge Fattoruso on drums and Ringo Thielmann on electric bass. Produced by Taylor and recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's famous New Jersey studio, this LP demonstrates just how exciting and creative 1970s fusion could be.

Using voice, drum, whistle, chimes, shakers, rattle, tambourine, and didgeridoo, Airto and company make music that comes from all regions and belongs to none. These are songs for ritual and healing, based on many cultures. The mood is ethereal, yet because of the predominance of percussion, also powerful. New age music with punch.

The legendary first lineup of Chick Corea's fusion band Return to Forever debuted on this classic album (titled after the group but credited to Corea), featuring Joe Farrell on soprano sax and flute, the Brazilian team of vocalist Flora Purim and drummer/percussionist Airto Moreira, and electric bass whiz Stanley Clarke. It wasn't actually released in the U.S. until 1975, which was why the group's second album, Light as a Feather, initially made the Return to Forever name. Nonetheless, Return to Forever is every bit as classic, using a similar blend of spacy electric-piano fusion and Brazilian and Latin rhythms. It's all very warm, light, and airy, like a soft breeze on a tropical beach – hardly the sort of firebrand approach to fusion that Miles Davis, Tony Williams, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra were exploring, and far less rooted in funk or rock.

The 1970s were banner years for Airto Moreira – not only because of his association with Chick Corea's Return to Forever and his work on wife Flora Purim's Milestone dates, but also, because of the generally superb work he did under Creed Taylor's supervision at CTI from 1972-74. One of the five-star gems that the Brazilian percussionist recorded for CTI was Fingers, which employs Purim on percussion and vocals, David Amaro on guitar, Hugo Fattoruso on keyboards and harmonica, Jorge Fattoruso on drums and Ringo Thielmann on electric bass. Produced by Taylor and recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's famous New Jersey studio, this LP demonstrates just how exciting and creative 1970s fusion could be. When Moreira and his colleagues blend jazz with Brazilian music, rock and funk on such cuts as "Wind Chant," "Tombo in 7/4" and "Romance of Death," the results are consistently enriching. Fingers is an album to savor.