Brazilian musicians died in Acute Leukemia
Here are 1 famous musicians from Brazil died in Acute Leukemia:
Laurindo Almeida
Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 Miracatu-July 26, 1995 Los Angeles) also known as Laurindo Ahmeida, Almeida, Laurindo, Laurinda Almeida or Laurindo Jose de Araujo Almeida Nobrega Neto was a Brazilian guitarist, actor and film score composer.
His albums: Acapulco '22, Brazilliance, Volume 2, Brazilian Soul, Chamber Jazz, The Concord Jazz Heritage Series, First Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, Latin Odyssey, Guitar From Ipanema, Duets with Spanish Guitar and Outra Vez. Genres: Bossa nova, Jazz and Classical guitar.
Laurindo Almeida began playing guitar at a young age and gained popularity in Brazil during the 1940s. He later moved to the United States in 1947, where he continued to develop his musical career. Almeida was a pioneer in blending Latin American music with jazz and classical guitar, and he collaborated with many famous musicians, including Stan Getz, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Charlie Byrd.
In addition to his musical career, Almeida also acted in several films and television shows, including the movie "The Godfather Part III" and the TV series "The Wild Wild West". He also composed music for films, such as "The Fantastic World of M.C. Escher" and "The Old Man and the Sea".
Throughout his life, Almeida received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the music industry, including a Grammy Award in 1965 for best jazz instrumental album. He continued to perform and record music until his death in 1995. Today, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of all time and a key figure in the development of bossa nova and Latin jazz.
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