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Eumir Deodato

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Brazilian pianist, composer and arranger best known for early 1970s jazz‑funk records such as Prelude and Deodato 2 and for inventive covers blending classical, jazz and funk.

Worked as an arranger for artists including Antonio Carlos Jobim and Wes Montgomery (mentioned in reviews). Early 1970s records on CTI (later MCA) mixed jazz, funk and Latin influences. Collaborators cited in reviews include Billy Cobham and John Tropea. Famous recorded interpretations include a funk arrangement of Also Sprach Zarathustra (Prelude) and a cover of Steely Dan's Do It Again. Won a Grammy Award in 1974 (publicly verifiable award credit).

Eumir Deodato is presented by reviewers as a Brazilian pianist/arranger who fused jazz, funk and Latin influences across early 1970s records. Prelude and Deodato 2 are repeatedly highlighted for their inventive arrangements and popular appeal. Reviews praise his covers (Also Sprach Zarathustra, Do It Again) while noting variable quality in later releases.

For:Diggers, jazz and funk enthusiasts, record collectors, fans of 1970s fusion and cinematic covers

 Who is Eumir Deodato? The answer is very simple: one of the greatest geniuses of contemporary music.

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 The album, in essence, is fabulous from start to finish and, in my opinion, is Eumir Deodato's best work, far surpassing the debut "Prelude" and never reaching the level of the subsequent albums, most of which are practically useless.

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 the 'honest' judgment can only award Whirlwinds 3 stars, also supported by the excellent reproduction technique of both the LP and the CD.

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