- Born
- 2 September 1917
São Paulo - Died
- 26 July 1995
Los Angeles - Country
- Brazil
- Record labels
- Capitol Records, Concord Records, Pacific Jazz Records
- Discography
- 31 albums
Biography
Laurindo Almeida was a jazz musician who played guitar. Laurindo Almeida was born on 2 September 1917 in São Paulo and died on 26 July 1995 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Capitol Records, Concord Records and Pacific Jazz Records. The discography here lists 31 albums, from “Concert Creations for Guitar” (1950) to “It's a Bossa Nova World” (2014).
Laurindo José de Araújo Almeida Nóbrega Neto (2 September 1917 – 26 July 1995) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer in classical, jazz, and Latin music. He was one of the 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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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Laurindo Almeida play?
Laurindo Almeida is known for playing guitar.
When and where was Laurindo Almeida born?
Laurindo Almeida was born 2 September 1917 in São Paulo.
What are Laurindo Almeida's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Concert Creations for Guitar (1950), Contemporary Creations for Spanish Guitar (1958), Duets With the Spanish Guitar (1958), Brazilliance, Volume 2 (1959) and Happy Cha Cha Cha (1959).
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