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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.[1]

Walter Wanderley
Wanderley (center) with the Walter Wanderly group in 1968
Background information
Birth nameWalter Jose Wanderley Mendonça
Born(1932-05-12)May 12, 1932
Recife, Brazil
DiedSeptember 4, 1986(1986-09-04) (aged 54)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresBossa nova, lounge, easy listening
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Organ, piano
LabelsVerve, Canyon, A&M/CTI, GNP Crescendo

Biography


Wanderley was born in Recife, Brazil. Already famous in his native country by the late 1950s, he became an internationally renowned star in the mid-1960s through his collaboration with the singer Astrud Gilberto.

He recorded six albums on the Verve label between 1966 and 1968. Three of those albums, Rain Forest, Cheganca and Astrud Gilberto's A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, were with a trio consisting of Wanderley, Claudio Slon (drums) and Jose Marino (bass) and were produced in the United States by Creed Taylor, who initially brought the trio to the U.S. to record at the persuasion of Tony Bennett. Wanderley's U.S. recording of Summer Samba reached No. 26 on the Billboard charts in the summer of 1966.[2] Another album recorded during that period was Popcorn, in collaboration with the Brazilian singer-guitarist Luiz Henrique Rosa. Around that same period Wanderley also established the Carnival with Bob Matthews, João Palma, José Soares, and Janis Hansen; all former members of Sérgio Mendes' Brasil '66.

After the trio disbanded (though they were briefly reunited in 1971 for "The Return of the Original" on Canyon Records), Wanderley himself continued to record albums on Verve, A&M/CTI, and GNP Crescendo. During that time, he also made numerous personal appearances, including a concert tour of Mexico.[2]

Wanderley was known for his distinctive staccato stuttering style and mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ and on later recordings and during live concerts an L Series Hammond. His later career was blighted by alcoholism and he died in relative obscurity of cancer in 1986 in San Francisco, California, aged 54.[3]

He was married to Isaurinha Garcia [pt], one of the most popular singers in Brazil. He is the grandfather of Brazilian actor and singer Rickkie.


Discography



Albums



Singles



References


  1. Alvaro Neder. "Walter Wanderley | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  2. "Walter Wanderley Pictorial Discography". Bjbear71.com. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  3. "Walter Wanderley". Thebestofbrazil.info. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  4. "Walter Wanderley". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2020-03-18.



На других языках

- [en] Walter Wanderley

[es] Walter Wanderley

Walter José Wanderley Mendonça (Recife, Brasil 12 de mayo de 1932- San Francisco, EE. UU. 4 de septiembre de 1986), conocido como Walter Wanderley, fue un organista, pianista y compositor brasileño de jazz y bossa nova. Entre sus éxitos más famosos están los temas " Batucada y Samba de Verão del compositor Marcos Valle.

[ru] Вандерлей, Уолтер

Уолтер Жозе Вандерлей Мендонса (порт. Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça; 12 мая 1932[1], Ресифи — 4 сентября 1986[1], Сан-Франциско, Калифорния) — бразильский органист и пианист, наиболее известный по работе в таких жанрах как лаунж и босанова.


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