Today is the birthday of Brazilian bossa nova composer and musician, Sergio Mendes (1941 – 2024), born on February 11, 1941 in Niterói, Brazil (1941 – 2024). He immigrated to New York City in 1964, and soon created the group, Brasil 66, signing with A&M records. Their first A&M release, “Sérgio Mendes and Brasil ’66”… Continue reading Sérgio Mendes and Brasil ’66