Alex Malheiros

Alex Malheiros is a celebrated Brazilian bassist and founding member of the iconic jazz-funk trio Azymuth. With a smooth, grooving style that blends samba, funk, and jazz, Malheiros has been at the heart of Brazil’s fusion movement since the 1970s. As part of Azymuth, he helped pioneer the group’s trademark "samba doido" (crazy samba) sound, and his bass lines have become legendary within the global jazz and electronic music scenes.

In addition to his work with Azymuth, Alex Malheiros has released several solo projects that showcase his signature mix of rhythmic elegance and melodic warmth. Albums like Tempos Futuros and Atlantic Forest exemplify his deeply rooted Brazilian musical sensibility, while also exploring modern production and electronic grooves. His music continues to inspire fans of jazz, funk, and Brazilian fusion around the world.