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Artist: Leny Andrade
Making the virtuosic and vigorous style of samba-jazz her main field of expression, Leny Andrade acquired a solid reputation as a singer and improviser, acknowledged by the many top musicians who have performed with her, such as Paquito D'Rivera (who considers Andrade his favorite singer), Luiz Eça, Dick Farney, João Donato, Eumir Deodato, and... [+] Read More
Artist: Leny Eversong
Leny Eversong was a successful singer from the '30s until the late '60s. Also popular abroad, she performed in Argentina, France, and in the U.S., where she had several seasons and recorded, backed by the Neal Hefti Orchestra, her LP Leny Eversong na América do Norte (1957). Eversong's most celebrated feature was her potent voice, and her main... [+] Read More
Artist: Leni Stern
Leni Stern, who has received more recognition for her composing than her guitar playing, has managed to carve out her own musical personality despite being married to fellow guitarist Mike Stern (a potentially dominant influence). She began classical piano lessons when she was six, but was much more inspired a few years later when she discovered... [+] Read More
Artist: Lenis Guess
Artist: Leny Escudero
Artist: Leni Nu’usila
Artist: Wayne Krantz
Fiery fusion guitarist. Krantz is an excellent multi-dimensional player, as likely to rock like Hendrix, or play duets with Leni Stern. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Hanks Dream Band
H3 has played with Grammy Nominated Smooth Jazz Keyboardist Bob Baldwin,Guitairst Phil Hamilton, Contemporay Gospel Artist Dave Bell and the Lion of Judah Band. Recorded Lenis Guess's R & B album titled "I Keep Coming Back For More" for Lenis Guess Records, New York. Two Gospel singles for Winston Brooks and the Wisdomaires Houston, TX.... [+] Read More
Artist: Xande Figueiredo
Xande Figueiredo, appointed by Guitar Player magazine as one of the best Brazilian instrumentalists, has been working as sideman for artists like Vittor Santos, Simone, Leny Andrade, Johnny Alf, Baby do Brasil, Dudu Nobre, Ângela Rô Rô, Léo Gandelman and Nico Assumpção, among others, in tours through Europe, Asia, and South America. Also,... [+] Read More
Artist: Bob Lester
In the mid-'30s Bob Lester achieved considerable success performing at Cassino da Urca, Cassino Quitandinha, and the casino at the Copacabana Palace Hotel, singing and tap dancing with Grande Otelo, Oscarito, and Mistinguette. Joining Carmen Miranda and the Bando da Lua, Lester accompanied the singer on her North American tour, settling in the... [+] Read More
Artist: Vittor Santos
The self-taught trombonist Vittor Santos is an important name in big band jazz in Brazil. As sideman, Vittor Santos worked for artists like Ivan Lins, Leny Andrade, Antônio Adolfo, Chico Buarque, Alceu Valença, Moraes Moreira, Carlinhos Vergueiro, Zizi Possi, and Beth Carvalho. In 1985 he formed the Vittor Santos Orquestra, a jazz big band... [+] Read More
Artist: Grupo Mania
Puerto Rican tropical act Grupo Mania was formed in the early '90s by brothers Héctor, Edwin, and Oscar Serrano, along with Alfred Cotto. The group released their debut album in 1993, showing the result of previous experiences when they played with Willie BerrÃos and Leny Pérez. In 1994, Serrano was replaced by Elvis Crespo, and they soon... [+] Read More
Artist: Pery Ribeiro
A key singer of the bossa nova, having launched "Garota de Ipanema," Pery Ribeiro, son of the composer Herivelto Martins and of the singer Dalva de Oliveira, started early in his artistic career by providing singing and voices in Walt Disney animated movies. In 1944, he acted in the film Berlim na Batucada, by LuÃs de Barros. His debut on radio... [+] Read More
Artist: Mambo Taxi
The short-lived all-female combo Mambo Taxi was born out of the U.K. garage rock scene of the early '90s, but their music mixed garage with punk, pop, and dance influences. The first-names-only group consisted of Delia (ex-Cornershop, future Family Way and Baby Birkin) on guitar and vocals, Ella on vocals and guitar, Andrea on keyboards, Lenie... [+] Read More
Artist: Fernando Merlino
Experienced pianist/arranger/composer Fernando Merlino would have preferred to dedicate himself exclusively to jazz/instrumental music -- he has had a nomination for the Sharp Awards as the Best Instrumental CD of the year -- but like many other instrumentalists, the uninviting Brazilian market for those styles brought him to work with singers.... [+] Read More
Artist: Mario Adnet
Having had his arrangements and compositions recorded by an impressive list of artists ranging from Tom Jobim to Joyce to Leny Andrade, Mário Adnet has been more visible internationally since the '90s. In 1974, Adnet started to study music theory. Completing high school studies in the U.S., he moved to Austria and continued his musical studies... [+] Read More
Artist: Lisa Michel
Daughter of veteran record producer Ed Michel (which, she states, did not give her any special advantage in her career), Lisa Michel has been on the New York jazz scene for the last 12 years. Michel had her first professional gig in 1987 while attending New England Conservatory of Music where she studied classical voice. While attending the... [+] Read More
Artist: Altay Veloso
Altay Veloso recorded his first solo album in 1980, O Cantador. His compositions have been recorded by many artists and he has the reputation of writing easy commercial romantic tunes. Some examples are "Dito e Feito" (recorded by Roberto Carlos), "Nascido Em 22 De Abril" (Elba Ramalho), "O Amor Riu de Mim" (Fagner). His songs have also been... [+] Read More
Artist: Elza Laranjeira
Her biggest hit was the samba-canção "Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar" (Tom Jobim/VinÃcius de Moraes), in 1959. She contributed to confirm the nascent popularity of the duo with an LP dedicated to their compositions with several songs recorded for the first time, A Música de Jobim e Vinicius. At ten she was already performing at the Rádio Clube de... [+] Read More
Artist: Fred Jorge
The principal writer of versions of Brazilian rock, composer Fred Jorge had his works recorded by important interpreters both abroad (Ornella Vanoni, Sacha Distel, Teddy Reno, Connie Francis) and in Brazil (Leny Eversong, Caubi Peixoto, Altemar Dutra, Carlos Gonzaga, Ronnie Von, Sérgio Reis, and Antônio Marcos). His first composition to be... [+] Read More
Artist: Osmar Milito
Osmar Milito has had a noted participation as a pianist since the '60s. Owner of a strong harmonic sense, he has in resume collaborations with Liza Minelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Pat Metheny, Cláudio Roditi, Hendrik Meurkens, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Randy Brecker, Benny Golson, Spanky Wilson, Mark Murphy, Hermeto Pascoal, among others. Brother... [+] Read More
Artist: Gilson Peranzzetta
One of the most requested contemporary arrangers and pianists of MPB, Gilson Peranzzetta has had classical training since he was a child, also being heavily influenced by jazz and Brazilian instrumental music. As a composer, he has had his songs recorded by Djavan, Edu Lobo, Leny Andrade, Sarah Vaughan, George Benson, Dianne Schurr, Quincy... [+] Read More
Artist: Carlinhos Vergueiro
The composer/interpreter Carlinhos Vergueiro has had his songs, which are very faithful to the traditional samba, recorded by Paulinho da Viola, Caetano Veloso, Djavan, Chico Buarque, Martinho da Vila, Toquinho, Ney Matogrosso, Mestre Marçal, Edu Lobo, João Nogueira, Luiz Melodia, Ana Flávia, Antonio Marcos, Beth Carvalho, Carol Saboya,... [+] Read More
Artist: Zé Luís Mazziotti
Zé LuÃs Mazziotti started as a musician in 1966 in the vocal group Canto 4, winning first prize at the I Festival de Música Popular Brasileira (Festival of Brazilian Popular Music, TV Record, São Paulo). Mazziotti worked initially at the Canto Terzo, opening for Johnny Alf in duo with Elodi. In that club, he came to work with Paulinho... [+] Read More
Artist: Sílvio César
A celebrated composer of a considerable quantity of songs recorded by Elis Regina, Sérgio Mendes, Elizeth Cardoso, João Donato, Ângela Maria, Roberto Carlos, Alcione, Os Cariocas, Cauby Peixoto, EmÃlio Santiago, Elza Soares, Hermeto Pascoal, Leny Andrade, Jair Rodrigues, and Nana Caymmi, among others, SÃlvio César had a noted participation... [+] Read More
