Pixinguinha

Pixinguinha

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. Pixinguinha composed dozens of choros, including some of the best-known works in the genre such as "Carinhoso", "Glória", "Lamento" and "Um a Zero".

Birth and Death Data: Born April 23, 1897 (Rio de Janeiro), Died February 7, 1973 (Rio de Janeiro)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, saxophone, leader, flute, arranger, vocalist

Notes: Sometimes credited on disc labels by a variant on his birth name, Alfredo Vianna.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 83 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	65319	10-in.	12/4/1931	Conversa de Crioulo	Grupo da Guarda Velha	Instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	65378	10-in.	2/12/1932	Ainda me recordo	Grupo da Guarda Velha	Instrumental ensemble	composer, leader
Victor	65379	10-in.	2/12/1932	Estou voltando	Grupo da Guarda Velha	Instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	65381	10-in.	2/16/1932	Esperança	Grupo da Guarda Velha	Instrumental ensemble	arranger
Victor	65382	10-in.	2/16/1932	Esperança	Grupo da Guarda Velha	Instrumental ensemble	arranger
Victor	65483	10-in.	5/11/1932	Vi o pombo gemê	Grupo da Guarda Velha ; Francisco Sena	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	65485	10-in.	5/11/1932	Xou coringa	Grupo da Guarda Velha ; Francisco Sena	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	65534	10-in.	7/6/1932	Samba de facto	Choro Victor ; Côro Victor [Brazil] ; Patrício Teixeira	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble and male vocal chorus	songwriter
Victor	65971	10-in.	3/28/1934	Naquele tempo	Luperce Miranda	Mandolin solo	composer
Victor	65972	10-in.	3/28/1934	Carinhos	Luperce Miranda	Mandolin solo, with 2 violoes (guitars), cavaquinho, clarinet, and pandeiro	composer
Victor	BA-219	10-in.	3/2/1923	Meu passarinho	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-220	10-in.	3/2/1923	Já te digo	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	composer, leader
Victor	BA-221	10-in.	3/5/1923	Carurú	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-222	10-in.	3/8/1923	Falador	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-223	10-in.	3/8/1923	Urubú	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	composer, leader
Victor	BA-224	10-in.	3/5/1923	Garuna	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-225	10-in.	3/5/1923	¡Mi dêxa serpentina!	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-226	10-in.	3/5/1923	La-ré	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	composer, leader
Victor	BA-227	10-in.	3/7/1923	Tricolor	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-228	10-in.	3/7/1923	¡Si papae souber!	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-229	10-in.	3/7/1923	Lâ vem elle	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-230	10-in.	3/7/1923	Não presta p'ra nada	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-231	10-in.	3/7/1923	Nair	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-232	10-in.	3/9/1923	Trez estrellinhas	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader
Victor	BA-233	10-in.	3/7/1923	¡Vira a casaca!	Oito Batutas	Instrumental ensemble	leader

(Results 26-50 of 83 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pixinguinha," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103299.

Pixinguinha. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103299.

"Pixinguinha." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.