14 Facts About Luiz Americano

Luiz Americano was a Brazilian choro musician and composer.

Luiz Americano was best known as a clarinetist, saxophonist and recording artiste.

Luiz Americano was born on 27 February 1900 in Aracaju where his father, Jorge Americano, was a bandmaster.

Luiz Americano began studying music with his father when he was 13.

Luiz Americano was transferred to Maceio and then Rio de Janeiro.

Luiz Americano worked with Justo Nieto, Raul Lipoff, Simon Bountman and Romeu Silva.

Luiz Americano's first recording was in 1927, playing saxophone in his own compositions of a waltz Leda and choro Sentimento.

Luiz Americano spent a short time in Argentina from 1928 until 1930.

Luiz Americano was in demand as a session saxophonist and clarinetist as well as being a member of longer-lasting groups.

Luiz Americano is featured in recordings on the Odeon and several other labels.

Luiz Americano recorded with several singers of the time, including Carmen Miranda and Nelson Goncalves.

Luiz Americano continued to perform and record throughout his life.

Luiz Americano died in the Bras de Pina district of Rio de Janeiro, 29 March 1960.

Luiz Americano's compositions continue to be released in new formats as well as recorded by others.