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Luiz Bonfá

Bossa nova composer and guitarist who co-wrote OFEU NEGRO with Jobim and collaborated with Stan Getz.
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Album Highlights

  • Introspection
    Luiz Bonfá
    Introspection
  • Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luiz Floriano Bonfá
    Antônio Carlos Jobim
    Antonio Carlos Jobim an …
  • Braziliana
    Luiz Bonfá / Maria Tol …
    Braziliana
  • Jazz Samba Encore!
    Stan Getz / Luiz Bonfá
    Jazz Samba Encore!
  • Le Roi de la Bossa Nova
    Luiz Bonfá
    Le Roi de la Bossa Nova
  • Jacarandá
    Luiz Bonfá
    Jacarandá
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Artists Themes

  • Autumn
  • Feeling Blue
  • Rainy Day
  • Reflection
  • Heartache
  • Introspection
  • Reminiscing
  • Stay in Bed
  • Summer

Luiz Bonfá - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2000s

Born

October 17, 1922 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Died

January 12, 2001 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Genre

Latin International Jazz Pop/Rock

Styles

Bossa Nova Brazilian Jazz Brazilian Traditions Global Jazz Film Score Fusion
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