J. T. Meirelles

Bossa nova, Musical Artist

1940 – 2008

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Who was J. T. Meirelles?

João Theodoro Meirelles, better known as J. T. Meirelles, is a Brazilian saxophonist and flautist. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and died at 67 years old in that same city. Meirelles is considered one of the creators of the samba-jazz rhythm, along with Manfredo Fest.

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Born
Oct 10, 1940
Rio de Janeiro
Education
  • Berklee College of Music
Died
Jun 4, 2008
Rio de Janeiro

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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