Walter Wanderley
Brazilian organist and pianist (1932–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Wanderley /ˈvɒndərleɪ/ (born Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça, May 12, 1932 – September 4, 1986) was a Brazilian organist and pianist, best known for his lounge and bossa nova music and for his instrumental version of the song Summer Samba which became a worldwide hit.[1]
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Birth name | Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça |
Born | (1932-05-12)May 12, 1932 Recife, Brazil |
Died | September 4, 1986(1986-09-04) (aged 54) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Genres | Bossa nova, lounge, easy listening |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Organ, piano |
Labels | Verve, Canyon, A&M/CTI, GNP Crescendo |
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