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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 (Results 76-83 of 83 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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 October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103299.

Pixinguinha. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103299.

"Pixinguinha." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103299

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