J. T. Meirelles

J. T. Meirelles
Born
João Theodoro Meirelles

(1940-10-10)October 10, 1940
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedJune 3, 2008(2008-06-03) (aged 67)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genresbossa nova, samba, jazz
Occupationsmusician, composer, arranger, conductor, producer
Instrumentssaxophone, flute
Years active1957–2008
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João Theodoro Meirelles (October 10, 1940 – June 3, 2008), better known as J. T. Meirelles, was a Brazilian saxophonist and flautist. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and died at 67 years old in that same city. Meirelles is considered one of the creators of the samba-jazz rhythm, along with Manfredo Fest.

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