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Biography
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Real name: Alfredo Da Rocha Vianna Filho
Effective period / Period of releases: 1961 - 2008
Brazilian songwriter, arranger, flutist and saxophonist.b.: April 23, 1897 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
d.: February 17, 1973 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Renowned for combining the works of 19th Century choro composers with Afro-Brazilian music. Began his career in 1911 at age 14, playing the flute for Choro Carioca. He was the leader or participated in a large variety of ensembles.