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Hermeto Pascoal

Brazil · 1936-06-22 – 2025-09-13

Hermeto Pascoal is credited on 834 releases across 223 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1958–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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834

Credits

223

Albums

8

Decades active

142

In collections

Biography

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Brazilian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and musical innovator.
Born June 22, 1936 in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil.
Died September 14, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Known for his experimental approach and ability to play virtually any instrument, Pascoal was a highly influential figure in Brazilian and international jazz and avant-garde music. He collaborated with renowned artists such as Miles Davis and was famous for incorporating everyday objects into his performances. Throughout his career, he composed over 2000 instrumental pieces and remained creatively active until his late years.
See also the label Hermeto Pascoal.

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Credited work

834 releases · 223 albums · active 1958–2025

  • Performance · 1,988
  • Other credits · 436
  • Engineering · 40
  • Production · 29
  • Mastering · 9

Studios: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Nosso Estúdio · Record Plant, Los Angeles · Kendun Recorders

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