
Robertinho Silva (born 1941)
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He began his career with the band Som Imaginário
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The beginning of his career, in the late 1960s, occurred when he joined the group "Som Imaginário," which also included Wagner Tiso, Luiz Alves, Zé Rodrix, and Tavito. Since then, he has participated in recordings and concerts with major names in Brazilian and international music. He has appeared in several important music festivals, including New Port, Berlin, the Free Jazz Festival, JVC New York, Montreaux, and Midem, among others.
He has played with many famous musicians including João Donato
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Discography
* ''Robertinho Silva'' (Philips, 1981)
* ''Bateria'' (Carmo, 1983)
* ''Triângulo'' (Carmo, 1985)
* ''Bodas de Prata'' (CBS, 1989)
* ''Shot on Goal'' (Milestone, 1995)
* ''Brazilian Mixture'' (Prestige, 2009)
* ''Duo + Dois'' (Selo, 2019)
See also
* Mário Negrão
References
Brazilian jazz composers
Brazilian jazz bandleaders
Brazilian jazz drummers
1941 births
Living people
Milestone Records artists
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