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Laurindo Almeida
Laurindo Almeida was a renowned Brazilian musician known for his work in the
classical, jazz, and bossa nova genres. He was born on September 2, 1917, in São
Paulo, Brazil. In his youth, he played guitar throughout Brazil, becoming known
as a classical guitarist in the Rio de Janeiro scene. In 1947, he was invited to
play guitar in the United States by Stan Kenton, joining his band during the
height of its success in the 1940s. Afterwards, he worked as a studio musician,
recording as a sideman for several seminal recordings of the era. In 1953,
Laurindo Almeida recorded the album...
The Girl from IpanemaLaurindo Almeida
Danke SchoenLaurindo Almeida
Here's That Rainy DaySammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
Speak LowLaurindo Almeida and Bud Shank
The Folks Who Live on the HillSammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
'Round MidnightLaurindo Almeida and Ray Brown
The Girl from IpanemaLaurindo Almeida
Guitar from Ipanema
2:20
Danke SchoenLaurindo Almeida
All Around the World with Bossa Nova
2:28
Here's That Rainy DaySammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays
2:19
Speak LowLaurindo Almeida and Bud Shank
Brazilliance Vol. 1
2:22
The Folks Who Live on the HillSammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays
3:50
'Round MidnightLaurindo Almeida and Ray Brown
Brazilliance Vol. 2
