A musician from Rio who mixed samba, bossa nova, and jazz into a conversational style that lasted decades.
For a quick sense of his style, try 'Tô nem aí' or the title track from '18 Planos'. They've got that easy, conversational feel he was known for.
He never settled into one sound, pulling from samba, bossa nova, and jazz to make something that felt more like talking than performing. Songs like 'Tô nem aí' and '18 Planos' show that plain, reflective approach, with lyrics that circle social themes without grand gestures. It's music that feels lived-in, not polished for a stage.
He came up in Rio in the late 1960s and put out '18 Planos' in 1974. Over the years, he kept recording, from 'Olhos Fechados' in 1977 to 'Um Falso Samba' in 2007, often playing with musicians like bassist Marcelo Costa and guitarist Sergio Dias.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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