Pianists · 1927–1960
Newton Mendonça
Brazilian musician, composer, and lyricist (1927–1960)
- Born
- 14 February 1927
Rio de Janeiro - Died
- 22 November 1960
Rio de Janeiro - Country
- Brazil
- Active
- 1953–
Biography
Newton Mendonça was a jazz musician who played piano. Newton Mendonça was born on 14 February 1927 in Rio de Janeiro and died on 22 November 1960 in Rio de Janeiro. The music is usually filed under bossa nova.
Newton Ferreira de Mendonça (February 14, 1921 – November 22, 1960) was a musician, composer, and lyricist. He began as a pianist in 1950. Mendonça was born in Rio de Janeiro. In 1953 he started working with Antônio Carlos Jobim, something for which he is best known. Mendonça went on to co-compose music and lyrics for Desafinado, Meditação, and Samba de uma nota só. In 1959 he had his first heart attack, but his songs continued gaining attention. In 1960 his second heart attack proved fatal.
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Newton Mendonça is known for playing piano.
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Newton Mendonça was born 14 February 1927 in Rio de Janeiro.
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