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Laurindo Almeida
1917 · Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil
22 films
Bio
Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer in classical, jazz, and Latin music. He and Bud Shank were 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.
Filmography
The Wild Bunch
Musician
Rio Bravo
Musician
A Star Is Born
Guitarist (uncredited)
Exponents: A Study in Generalization
Music
Maracaibo
Music
A Song Is Born
Laurindo Almeida (uncredited)
Road to Rio
Carioca Boy
Good-bye, My Lady
Original Music Composer
Death Takes a Holiday
Original Music Composer
Latin Lovers
Guitarist (uncredited)
Cry Tough
Original Music Composer
Runaway Girl
The Guitarist