Luis Bonfa

The Profile

Luiz Bonfá (1922–2001) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer associated with bossa nova and Brazilian jazz. He composed "Manhã de Carnaval" for the film Black Orpheus and was noted for his solo guitar work.

Composer of "Manhã de Carnaval" (from Black Orpheus); praised for solo guitar virtuosity combining classical technique, jazz improvisation and Brazilian rhythms; collaborated with contemporaries such as Antônio Carlos Jobim.

A single, enthusiastic DeBaser review celebrates Luiz Bonfá's solo guitar virtuosity on Solo in Rio 1959, highlights his composition "Manhã de Carnaval" (from Black Orpheus) and praises his ability to blend classical technique, jazz improvisation and Brazilian rhythms.