Sergio Mendes - RIP

[Michael Carnes]

Just learned that Sergio Mendes recently died at 83. I remember buying LPs of his Brazil '66 band and several over the years since. I give him credit for helping to bring Brazilian music to the US and other countries. I saw him live on two occasions. One was in the late 60s with Lani Hall as the lead singer. The second was at an after-party for a fundraising concert in Boston in the late 80s. At that time, Gracinha Leporace lead a 3-singer front. Partway through the evening, Al Jarreau hopped on stage to help out a little. Boy oh boy did that band kick.
I'm gonna have to pull out an album to give him another listen.

[marianna]

Originally Posted by Michael Carnes

Just learned that Sergio Mendes recently died at 83. I remember buying LPs of his Brazil '66 band and several over the years since. I give him credit for helping to bring Brazilian music to the US and other countries. I saw him live on two occasions. One was in the late 60s with Lani Hall as the lead singer. The second was at an after-party for a fundraising concert in Boston in the late 80s. At that time, Gracinha Leporace lead a 3-singer front. Partway through the evening, Al Jarreau hopped on stage to help out a little. Boy oh boy did that band kick.
I'm gonna have to pull out an album to give him another listen.

Total bummer Michael.......

Never gonna let you go, Magalenha and so many more awesome dance songs. Im going to do the same......

Marianna