Artist
Sérgio Mendes
Niterói, Brazil · 1941 – 2024
Sérgio Mendes is a musician from Niterói, Brazil, active 1941–2024. Their discography on Gatefold includes 9 records. They also recorded with Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66, Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’77 and Sérgio Mendes Trio.
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1941
Since
Biography
Brazilian pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader, born February 11, 1941 in Niteròi, Rio de Janeiro, died September 5, 2024 in Los Angeles.
He has over 55 releases, and played bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk.
He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio.
Mendes was a unique example of a Brazilian musician primarily known in the United States, where his albums were recorded and where most of his touring took place.
He died while dealing with the effects of long COVID-19.
Bio from Discogs
Sérgio Mendes — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66
Sérgio Mendes under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’77
Sérgio Mendes under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
Sérgio Mendes Trio
Sérgio Mendes under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
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