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.

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 76-83 of 83 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	S-078543	10-in.	6/12/1946	1 x 0	Benedicto Lacerda ; Pixinguinha	Flute and saxophone duet	instrumentalist, saxophone, songwriter
Victor	S-078544	10-in.	6/12/1946	Sofres porque queres	Benedicto Lacerda ; Pixinguinha	Flute and saxophone duet	instrumentalist, saxophone, songwriter
Victor	S-078659	10-in.	12/6/1946	Vou vivendo	Abílio Lessa	Male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	S-078660	10-in.	12/6/1946	Naquele tempo	Abílio Lessa	Male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	S-078671	10-in.	12/19/1946	Saudades De Matão	Benedicto Lacerda ; Pixinguinha	Flute and saxophone duet, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, saxophone
Victor	S-078672	10-in.	12/19/1946	Descendo a serra	Benedicto Lacerda ; Pixinguinha	Flute and saxophone duet, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, saxophone, songwriter
Victor	S-078802	10-in.	10/27/1947	Minha cigana	Abílio Lessa	Male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	D6VB-2589	10-in.	8/2/1946	Carinoso	Desi Arnaz Orchestra ; Elsa Miranda	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter

(Results 76-83 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.

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