Back لاوريندو الميدا ARZ لاریندو المیدا AZB Laurindo Almeida German Λαουρίντο Αλμέιντα Greek Laurindo Almeida Spanish لاریندو آلمیدا Persian Laurindo Almeida Finnish Laurindo Almeida French Laurindo Almeida Hungarian Laurindo Almeida Italian
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Laurindo Almeida | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Laurindo José de Araujo Almeida Nobrega Neto[1] |
| Born | September 2, 1917 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | July 26, 1995 (aged 77) Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Classical, jazz, bossa nova |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1930s–1995 |
| Labels | World Pacific, Capitol |
Laurindo Jose de Araujo Almeida Nobrega Neto, popularly known as, Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 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.[2]
- ^ Ronald C. Purcell (2001). "Almeida (Nobrega Neto), Laurindo (José) (de Araujo)". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.43173. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
- ^ Oliver, Myrna (1 August 1995). "Laurindo Almeida, 77; Classical, Jazz Guitarist". Los Angeles Times.