Biography
Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, known as Pixinguinha (Portuguese: [piʃĩˈɡiɲɐ]; April 23, 1897 – February 17, 1973) was a Brazilian composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist born in Rio de Janeiro. Pixinguinha composed popular music, particularly within the genre of music known as choro.By integrating the music of the older choro composers of the 19th century with contemporary jazz-like harmonies, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and sophisticated arrangements, he introduced choro to a new audience and helped to popularize it as a uniquely Brazilian genre. He was also one of the first Brazilian musicians and composers to take advantage of radio broadcasting technology and studio recording. composed dozens of choros, including some of the best-known works in the genre such as "Carinhoso", "Glória", "Lamento" and "Um a Zero".
Filmography
all 11
Movies 11
self 7
Pixinguinha: Um Homem Carinhoso (2021)
Pixinguinha e a Velha Guarda do Samba (2006)
Vinicius de Moraes (2005)
Viva Volta (2005)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005)
Conversa de Botequim (1972)
Saravah (1969)
Pixinguinha (1969)
The Girl from Ipanema (1967)
Um Dia Qualquer... (1965)
Sol Sobre a Lama (1963)
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GenderMale
Birthday1897-04-23
Deathday1973-02-07 (75 years old)
Birth NameAlfredo da Rocha Vianna
Birth PlaceRio de Janeiro, Brazil
CitizenshipsBrazil
Also Known AsAlfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho
AwardsOrdem do Mérito Cultural
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