Mário Laginha
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Pianists · b. 1960

Mário Laginha

Portuguese musician

Born
25 April 1960
Lisbon
Country
Portugal
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Mário Laginha is a jazz musician who plays piano. Mário Laginha was born on 25 April 1960 in Lisbon. The music is usually filed under jazz and Latin jazz. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Hoje” (1994) to “Retorno” (2026). Honours include Commander of the Order of Prince Henry and Officer of the Order of Prince Henry.

Mário João Laginha dos Santos, OIH (born April 25, 1960, in Lisbon), a pianist and composer, is one of the most well-known Portuguese jazz musicians today. He is mostly recognized for his collaborations with Portuguese jazz singer Maria João, with whom he recorded over a dozen albums and toured worldwide extensively. Other acknowledged collaboration work includes four-handed piano sessions with Bernardo Sassetti and Pedro Burmester. Mário's main influence on piano is Keith Jarrett.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Hoje 1994
Canções e Fugas 2006
Casa Da Música Ao Vivo 2009 2009
Abril a Quatro Mãos - Grândolas 2014
Setembro 2017
Aqui está-se sossegado 2019
Atlântico 2020
Jangada 2022
Chamas 2026 · Artway Jazz
Retorno 2026

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Mário Laginha play?

Mário Laginha is known for playing piano.

When and where was Mário Laginha born?

Mário Laginha was born 25 April 1960 in Lisbon.

What are Mário Laginha's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Chamas (2026), Hoje (1994), Canções e Fugas (2006), Casa Da Música Ao Vivo 2009 (2009) and Abril a Quatro Mãos - Grândolas (2014).

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