Awards & Winners

Laurindo Almeida

Date of Birth 02-September-1917
Place of Birth Miracatu
(Brazil, São Paulo)
Nationality Brazil
Also know as Laurindo Ahmeida, Almeida, Laurindo, Laurinda Almeida
Profession Guitarist, Composer, Actor
Laurindo Almeida 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.

Awards by Laurindo Almeida

Check all the awards nominated and won by Laurindo Almeida.

1964


Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Honored for : Guitar From Ipanema

1961


Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra)
Honored for : Reverie For Spanish Guitar
(Artist)

Nominations 1961 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra) Reverie For Spanish Guitar

1960


Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra)
Honored for : The Spanish Guitars of Laurindo Almeida
(Artist)
Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance
Honored for : Conversations With The Guitar
(Best Classical Performance - Vocal Or Instrumental - Chamber Music)

Nominations 1960 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance Conversations With The Guitar
Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra) The Spanish Guitars of Laurindo Almeida