Laurindo Almeida

In this Portuguese name, "Neto" is a generational suffix meaning "grandson", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father and grandfather, like "III" in English.
Laurindo Almeida
Almeida circa 1947/48
Background information
Birth nameLaurindo José de Araújo Almeida Nóbrega Neto
Born(1917-09-02)2 September 1917
Iguape, São Paulo, Brazil
Died26 July 1995(1995-07-26) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresClassical, jazz, bossa nova
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1930s–1995
LabelsWorld Pacific, Capitol

Laurindo José de Araújo Almeida Nóbrega Neto (2 September 1917 – 26 July 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.

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