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Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995) was a Brazilian virtuoso guitarist and composer who made many recordings of enduring impact in classical, jazz and Latin genres. He is widely credited, with fellow artist Bud Shank, for creating the fusion of Latin and jazz which came to be known as the “Jazz Samba.” Almeida was the first artist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. His discography encompasses more than a hundred recordings over five decades.
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The Brazilliance of Laurindo Almeida and Bud Shank, Vol. 1 & 2 [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Stairway To the Stars | |
| Speak Low |
Brazilliance, Vol. 1/Concert Creations for Guitar [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Stairway to the Stars, song (from "Park Avenue Fantasy") | 3:02 |
| Speak Low, song for voice & piano (from "One Touch of Venus") | 2:31 |
Classic Guitar [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Girl from Ipanema | 2:32 |
| Here, There and Everywhere | 2:31 |
| Somewhere My Love | 2:42 |
Bossa Nova for Lovers [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) | 5:15 |
| Corcovado [Live-Webster Hall] | 5:13 |
The Bossa Nova: Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms, Vol. 4 [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) [*] | 5:20 |
Yes I Can! The Sammy Davis Jr. Story [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Here's That Rainy Day [With Laurindo Almeida] | 2:19 |
Midnight Guitar [Delta] [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| All My Love | 3:47 |
| Hey Jude | 3:38 |
| What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? | 3:52 |
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 14: Bossa Novaville [1997]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Girl from Ipanema/Manha de Carnaval | 5:22 |
I've Gotta Be Me: The Best of Sammy Davis, Jr. on Reprise [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Here's That Rainy Day | 2:19 |
The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings [Deluxe Edition] [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'll Only Miss Her When I Think of Her | 2:52 |
Dance the Bossa Nova [1994]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Danke Schoen | 2:28 |
| I Left My Heart in San Francisco | 2:28 |
| Heart Aches | 2:29 |
Virtuso Guitar [1990]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hey Jude | 3:41 |
| What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? | 3:50 |
| All My Love | 3:46 |
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays [1966]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Here's That Rainy Day | 2:21 |
| The Shadow of Your Smile | 4:19 |
| Every Time We Say Goodbye | 4:07 |
| The Folks Who Live on the Hill | 3:50 |
| Speak Low | 3:38 |
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays [Bonus Track] [1966]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Here's That Rainy Day | 2:15 |
| The Shadow of Your Smile | 4:12 |
| The Folks Who Live on the Hill | 3:40 |
| Speak Low | 3:32 |
Ole! Bossa Nova [1963]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Left My Heart in San Francisco | |
| Heartaches | |
| Days of Wine and Roses | 1:42 |
Jazz West Coast, Vol. 1: An Anthology of California Music [1958]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Speak Low [Alternate Take] | 2:29 |
Brazilliance, Vol. 1 [1955]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Stairway to the Stars | 3:01 |
| Speak Low | 2:22 |
| Speak Low [Alternate Take] | 2:31 |
Laurindo Almeida Quartet [Japan Bonus Track] [1955]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Stairway to the Stars | 3:01 |
| Speak Low | 2:22 |
| Speak Low [Alternate Take] | 2:29 |
