Walter Wanderley
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.
Walter Wanderley | |
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Wanderley (center) with the Walter Wanderley group in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça |
| Born | May 12, 1932 Recife, Brazil |
| Died | September 4, 1986 (aged 54) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Bossa nova, lounge, easy listening |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Organ, piano |
| Labels | Verve, Canyon, A&M/CTI, GNP Crescendo |
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