He started studying guitar at 7 years old and in 1946 joined National Radio with his friend Garoto. Pioneer of bossa nova, Luiz is the author of Manhã de carnaval and Samba de Orfeu (both with Antonio Maria). He lived in the USA in the 60s and 70s, where achieved great recognition. His compositions were recorded by Frank Sinatra, Sara Vaughan and Tonny Bennet.
Born: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 17/10/1922 Died: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 12/01/2001COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Luiz Bonfá | 1922-2001
Work: Batucada
Instrumentation:
Year:
Title: Batucada
Genres: Popular (Bossa nova)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Luiz Bonfá | 1922-2001
Work: De cigarro em cigarro
Instrumentation: Piano
Year:
Title: De cigarro em cigarro
Instrumentation: Piano
Genres: Popular (Canção)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Luiz Bonfá | 1922-2001
Work: Manhã de Carnaval
Instrumentation:
Year: 1959
Title: Manhã de Carnaval
Date: 1959
Genres: Popular (Samba)