- Born
- 3 April 1936
Rio de Janeiro - Died
- 24 March 1992
Rio de Janeiro - Country
- Brazil
- Record labels
- A&M Records
- Discography
- 5 albums
Biography
Luiz Eça was a jazz musician who played piano. Luiz Eça was born on 3 April 1936 in Rio de Janeiro and died on 24 March 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: A&M Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Brazil 70” (1970) to “Piano e cordas” (2020).
Luís Mainzl da Cunha Eça (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 1992) was a samba and bossa nova pianist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who was a member of the Tamba Trio with Helcio Milito and Bebeto Castilho. Trained as a classical pianist, Eça created a formal, but stunning approach to bossa nova classics such as "The Hill" by Antonio Carlos Jobim and works by Edu Lobo. His song "The Dolphin" is considered a jazz standard and has been recorded by Stan Getz, Bill Evans, and Denny Zeitlin. The Tamba 4 group included Otávio Bailly, who replaced Bebeto.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Luiz Eça is credited as a sideman
Standards written by Luiz Eça
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| The Dolphin | E major |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Luiz Eça play?
Luiz Eça is known for playing piano.
When and where was Luiz Eça born?
Luiz Eça was born 3 April 1936 in Rio de Janeiro.
What are Luiz Eça's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Brazil 70 (1970), Vanguarda (1972), No Museu de Arte Moderna (1993), Cada Qual Melhor! (2002) and Piano e cordas (2020).
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