About
Successful classical and jazz musician. He had a respected teaching career, and he recorded numerous tracks of the Brazilian samba.
Before Fame
He switched from classical music to jazz when he was 13, even founding his own jazz trio around 1946. He went back to classical music in 1948.
Trivia
He gained international recognition after winning the 1953 Geneva International Music Competition.
Family Life
His father established the Conservatório Alberto Nepomuceno where he first studied piano.
Associated With
He was chosen as London's best pianist of the year in 1955 and was awarded the Harriet Cohen Medal.
