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The original lineup of Brasil '66 was Sergio Mendes (piano), vocalists Lani Hall and Janis Hansen, Bob Matthews (bass), Jose Soares (percussion) and Joao Palma (drums). John Pisano was the guest guitarist.
Jun 3, 2021 · In the span of about six decades, the famed Brazilian composer and performer, Sérgio Mendes, has worked with Cannonball Adderly, Herb Alpert, Lani Hall, Quincy Jones, John Legend, Will.i.am, and many others. In each collaboration, Mendes brings his lighthearted, though thoughtful spirit to the music he produces.
Dec 8, 2011 · With its two female lead singers—one of which was Herb Alpert's wife Lani Hall—and its widely appealing contemporary pop sensibilities, Brasil '66 was kind of like the ABBA of its time.
His career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil '66. He has over 55 releases and is known for playing bossa nova, often crossed with funk. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio.
The Carnival was an American pop group formed by percussionist José Soares and vocalist Janis Hansen, both formerly of Sergio Mendes' Brasil '66. Initially a joint venture between Walter Wanderley and the original members of Brasil '66, the group eventually settled into a quartet augmented by Terry Fischer of the Murmaids and bassist Tommy Neal.
Jan 28, 2022 · Sergio Mendes speaks about bringing bossa nova to Carnegie Hall, Brasil '66, his hit "Mas Que Nada" and the documentary "In the Key of Joy."
On November 1, Mendes will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brasil ’66 with a concert at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern. The group’s name makes the 50th anniversary easy to remember. But Mendes’ own musical history goes back much further.
