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Hermeto Pascoal

Hermeto Pascoal, born on June 22, 1936, in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil, is a renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist. Growing up in rural Brazil without electricity, he mastered the accordion, laying the groundwork for his innovative music career. In the 1960s, he emerged in Brazil’s jazz scene, performing with influential groups like Sambrasa Trio and Quarteto Novo, whose 1967 album launched his career. In 1971, Pascoal gained international recognition through his work with Miles Davis on Live-Evil. Dubbed "the Sorcerer," he expanded musical boundaries by incorporating ...