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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...
Here's That Rainy DayLaurindo Almeida
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays
I'm Always Chasing RainbowsSammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays
2:25
The Shadow of Your SmileSammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays
4:08
Speak LowLaurindo Almeida and Bud Shank
Brazilliance
2:22
Here's That Rainy DaySammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays
2:19
The Folks Who Live on the HillSammy Davis, Jr. and Laurindo Almeida
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays
3:50
