Name: Sergio Mendes
Occupation: Pianist
Gender: Male
Birth Day: February 11, 1941
Age: 85
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
DOB in Roman: II.XI.MCMXLI

Sergio Mendes

Sergio Mendes was born on 11 February 1941(85 years old) in Brazil. Sergio Mendes is Pianist, Zodiac sign - Aquarius. More detail about Sergio Mendes given below.

About Sergio Mendes

The Brazilian sound was popularized by this bandleader. He was recognized for fusing bossa nova, jazz, and funk in his music.

Sérgio Santos Mendes is a Brazilian musician. He has over 55 albums and plays bossa nova which combines a lot of jazz and funk. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song of 2012 as a co-author of the song "Real in Rio" in the animated film Rio. Mendes is a unique example of a Brazilian musician primarily known in the United States, where his albums were recorded and where most of his touring took place. Mendes is married to Gracinha Leporace, who has performed with him since the early 1970s. Mendes has also collaborated with many artists over the years, including The Black Eyed Peas, on which he re-recorded. 2006 a version of the hit "Mas que Nada".

BornFebruary 11, 1941, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
LabelsCapitol, Atlantic, A&M, Elektra, Concord
Occupation(s)Bandleader, pianist, composer, arranger, songwriter
Years active1961–present
InstrumentsPiano
GenresBossa nova, Latin, Latin jazz, jazz, disco, adult contemporary
Also known asSantos Sergio
Birth nameSérgio Santos Mendes


Trivia

He produced Lani Hall's vocals for the theme song to Never Say Never Again, the 1983 James Bond movie with Sean Connory.

Sergio Mendes before fame

His debut album, Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66, had his breakout single, Mas Que Nada, which was so successful that it propelled the record to platinum status.

Achievement of Sergio Mendes

He produced Lani Hall's vocals for the Never Say Never Again theme song, which starred Sean Connory in the 1983 James Bond film.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$45 Million

Sergio Mendes family life

He married Gracinha Leporace, a frequent collaborator. In the early 1970s, they began performing together. Gustavo and Tiago are his two children.

Associations of Sergio Mendes

Mas Que Nada was re-recorded with Fergie, Stacy Ferguson, and The Black Eyed Peas.

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