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Laurindo Almeida was a Brazilian-born American guitarist, composer, and arranger who was a major figure in the development of bossa nova and jazz fusion. He was a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. He was also a prolific session musician, appearing on hundreds of recordings by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald. Almeida was born in Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil, on September 2, 1917. He began playing guitar at the age of eight and studied classical guitar with his father. He moved to the United States in 1947 and quickly established himself as a sought-after session musician. He worked with a variety of jazz and pop artists, including Stan Kenton, Peggy Lee, and the Modern Jazz Quartet. In the 1950s, Almeida began to explore the possibilities of combining jazz and Brazilian music. He collaborated with Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim on the classic bossa nova album, The Astrud Gilberto Album (1959). He also worked with jazz saxophonist Bud Shank to create the groundbreaking jazz fusion album, Brazilliance (1962). Almeida continued to record and perform throughout his career. He released several solo albums, including Laurindo Almeida Plays Baden Powell (1966) and Laurindo Almeida and the Bossa Nova All-Stars (1968). He also collaborated with jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd on the album, Brazilliance X 4 (1966). Almeida died on July 26, 1995, in Van Nuys, California. He was 77 years old.
| Popular As | Laurindo Almeida José de Araújo Nobrega Neto |
| Occupation | music_department,composer,soundtrack |
| Age | 78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | 2 September, 1917 |
| Birthday | 2 September |
| Birthplace | Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Date of death | 26 July, 1995 |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | Brazil |
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Laurindo Almeida Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Laurindo Almeida's Wife?
His wife is Deltra Eamon (1971 - 26 July 1995) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Deltra Eamon (1971 - 26 July 1995) ( his death) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Laurindo Almeida Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Laurindo Almeida worth at the age of 78 years old? Laurindo Almeida’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Laurindo Almeida's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Music Department |
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