Pianists · 1932–1986
Walter Wanderley
Brazilian pianist, organist and arranger (1932-1986) of Bossa Nova and latin jazz
- Born
- 12 May 1932
Recife - Died
- 4 September 1986
San Francisco - Country
- Brazil
- Record labels
- Capitol Records, Verve Records, Philips Records, A&M Records, Odeon
- Discography
- 18 albums
Biography
Walter Wanderley was a jazz musician who played piano and organ. Walter Wanderley was born on 12 May 1932 in Recife and died on 4 September 1986 in San Francisco. The music is usually filed under jazz and bossa nova. Record labels: Capitol Records, Verve Records, Philips Records and A&M Records. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “O samba é mais samba com Walter Wanderley” (1962) to “Saudades da Bahia” (2021).
Walter Wanderley (; born Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça, May 12, 1932 – September 4, 1986) was a Brazilian organist and pianist, best known for his lounge and bossa nova music and for his instrumental version of the song "Summer Samba" which became a worldwide hit.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Walter Wanderley is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Walter Wanderley play?
Walter Wanderley is known for playing piano and organ.
When and where was Walter Wanderley born?
Walter Wanderley was born 12 May 1932 in Recife.
What are Walter Wanderley's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include O samba é mais samba com Walter Wanderley (1962), Samba é samba com Walter Wanderley (1962), Orgao, Sax E Sexy (1964), From Rio With Love (1966) and Organ‐ized (1966).
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