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Birth name | Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho |
Also known as | Pizinguim, Bexiguinha, Pexinguinha, Pixinguinha |
Born | April 23, 1897 |
Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | February 17, 1973 | (aged 75)
Genres | Choro, Maxixe, Samba, Waltz, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, composer, arranger, instrumentalist |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
Years active | 1911–1973 |
Website | pixinguinha |
Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, known as Pixinguinha (Portuguese: [piʃĩˈɡiɲɐ]; April 23, 1897 – February 17, 1973) was a Brazilian composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist born in Rio de Janeiro. Pixinguinha composed popular music, particularly within the genre known as choro.[1]
By integrating the music of the older choro composers of the 19th century with contemporary jazz-like harmonies, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and sophisticated arrangements, he introduced choro to a new audience and helped to popularize it as a uniquely Brazilian genre.[citation needed] He was also one of the first Brazilian musicians and composers to take advantage of radio broadcasting technology and studio recording. composed dozens of choros, including some of the best-known works in the genre such as "Carinhoso", "Glória", "Lamento" and "Um a Zero".[1]
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