Luiz Americano

Luiz Americano
Born(1900-02-27)27 February 1900
Aracaju, Brazil
Died29 March 1960(1960-03-29) (aged 60)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesLuís Americano; Luiz Americano Rego; Luiz Americano do Rego
Occupation(s)musician and composer
Years activelate 1920s – 1959
Known forchoro compositions; saxophone performance
Notable workÉ do que há ; Lágrimas de virgem; Numa Seresta

Luiz Americano (27 February 1900 – 29 March 1960) was a Brazilian choro musician and composer. He was best known as a clarinetist, saxophonist and recording artiste.[1]

  1. ^ Marcondes, Marcos Antônio (1999). Enciclopédia da Música popular brasileira: erudita, folclórica e popular (2 ed.). São Paulo: Art Editora/Publifolha. p. 887. ISBN 978-8574020532.