I believe Alex Malheiros is using a J bass in this 1980 gem of a recording. Either way, Azymuth, whom I have heard of, but never actually listened to until tonight, is a great non-Jobim example of the Brazilian jazz scene.
Top comment on YouTube: "Don't ask me why, but I imagine Jesus walking the streets of the New Jerusalem, wearing cool sunglasses, smiling and waving at everyone on a nice sunny day!"
YouTube - ‪Jazz Funk - Azymuth - Dear Limmertz‬‏