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Sérgio Mendes (Piano & Bandleader)

Born: 11th February 1941, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nationality: Brazilian

Artist's website: https://sergiomendesmusic.com

Sérgio Santos Mendes is a Brazilian musician. His career took off with worldwide hits by his group Brasil '66. He has over 55 releases and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio.

Mendes is a unique example of a Brazilian musician primarily known in the United States, where his albums were recorded and where most of his touring took place.

Mendes is married to Gracinha Leporace, who has performed with him since the early 1970s.

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