Laurindo Almeida
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Araujo and the second or paternal family name is Almeida Nobrega Neto.
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.[2]
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Birth name | Laurindo José de Araujo Almeida Nobrega Neto[1] |
Born | (1917-09-02)September 2, 1917 São Paulo, Brazil |
Died | July 26, 1995(1995-07-26) (aged 77) Van Nuys, Los Angeles |
Genres | Classical, jazz, bossa nova |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1930s–1995 |
Labels | World Pacific, Capitol |
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