Tania Maria

Born: May 9, 1948 in Sao Luis, Brazil

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Biography: Brazilian jazz vocalist and pianist Tania Maria's career has spanned over three decades, starting when she was just 13 and she fronted a band of professional musicians organized by her father, who was a metal worker and gifted amateur musician. He had encouraged her to study piano so that she could accompany ...Read full biography

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Taurus

Released: 1981

Label: Concord Picante

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Tania Maria's second Concord release (which, as with her other output, has been reissued on CD) is still one of her best sets. The repertoire -- five of her originals, "Imagine," and "Cry Me a River" -- ...Read full review

Brazil with My Soul

Released: 1970

Label: PO Records

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Tania Maria's debut is a mix of hushed bossa numbers and up-tempo, jazz-inflected sambas that show off the prowess of her nine-piece band. "Zé," which belongs to the latter category, is an original tune ...Read full review

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