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Waldir Calmon

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Biography

Waldir Calmon was a distinguished Brazilian pianist and composer who rose to prominence within the nightclub and radio scenes. After establishing himself as a reliable accompanist, notably recording "Leva meu samba" (1941) with Ataulfo Alves, Calmon debuted as a bandleader in 1950 with the boleros "El marinerito" and "Amorosamente." He achieved immense commercial success with his Feito para dançar album series, the first of which was released in 1954 and eventually earned a gold record. A television fixture, he hosted Ritmos S. Simon and was named Best Television Instrumentalist by Revista Show TV from 1957 to 1959.
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