André Geraissati
Andre Geraissati | |
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Geraissati, c. 1987 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | André Luiz Geraissati 7 September 1951 |
| Died | 19 November 2025 (aged 74) |
| Genres | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Acoustic guitar |
André Luiz Geraissati (7 September 1951 – 19 November 2025) was a Brazilian guitarist.[1] He played with Grupo D'Alma, Egberto Gismonti, Bobby McFerrin, and Wynton Marsalis.
Grupo D'Alma
From 1979 to 1985 he was a part of Grupo D'Alma, a guitar trio which also included Rui Saleme and Ulisses Rocha.[2] In 1979 they released A Quem Interessar Possa. In 1982 they played the International Jazz Festival of São Paulo.[3]
Solo
In 1985 Geraissati began a solo career releasing Insight. In 1987, he signed with Warner Bros. released the double album Solo.[4] In 1988 DADGAD was released,[5] and in 1989, the album 7989.[6]
Death
Geraissati died on 19 November 2025, at the age of 74.[7]
References
- ^ "Morre André Geraissati, expoente da música instrumental brasileira". Folha de S.Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-11-19. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ Neder, Alvaro. Biography of André Geraissati at AllMusic. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ Neder, Alvaro. Biography of Grupo D'Alma at AllMusic. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ Solo at AllMusic. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ DADGAD at AllMusic. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ "Artist overview André Geraissati". Last.fm. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ Morre André Geraissati, expoente da música instrumental brasileira (in Portuguese)
External links
- André Geraissati discography at Discogs