1917 - 1995
Laurindo Almeida Brazilian Jazz Musician
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Details
| Birthday |
2nd September, 1917
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| Birthplace |
São Paulo, Brazil
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| Died |
26th July, 1995
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| Place of Death |
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, United States
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
Brazilian
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| Occupation Text |
Guitarist, composer
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| Occupation |
Jazz Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Classical, Jazz (bossa nova), jazz, bossa nova
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| Music Genre |
Jazz
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| Year(s) Active |
1930s–1995
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| Music Style |
World Fusion, Brazilian Jazz, International, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Traditions, Latin Jazz
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| Music Mood |
Summery, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Reserved
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| Instrument |
Guitar
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar
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| Record Label |
World Pacific, Capitol
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| Associated Acts |
Salli Terri, Bud Shank, Stan Kenton, Modern Jazz Quartet
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Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer in classical, jazz, and Latin music. He and Bud Shank were pioneers in the creation of bossa nova. Almeida was the first guitarist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. His discography encompasses more than a hundred recordings over five decades.
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