Walter Wanderley

Walter Wanderley
Wanderley in 1969
Background information
Born
Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça

(1932-05-12)May 12, 1932
Recife, Brazil
DiedSeptember 4, 1986(1986-09-04) (aged 54)
San Francisco, United States
GenresBossa nova, lounge, easy listening
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsOrgan, piano
LabelsVerve, Canyon, A&M/CTI, GNP Crescendo
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Walter Wanderley (/ˈvɒndərleɪ/; born Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça, May 12, 1932 – September 4, 1986) was a Brazilian organist and pianist, best known for his lounge and bossa nova music and for his instrumental version of the song Summer Samba which became a worldwide hit.

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