One of the best things to happen to Brazilian and
jazz music: The João Donato Trio, as seen here in 2000:
(left to right) Claudio Slon (drummer), João Donato (piano and
composer), Luiz Alvez (bassist).
Joao Donato - Elektra Musician
João Donato, "Leiliadas", Elektra
Musician (Brasil) #BR 32.083 (1986).[LP]
This was a recording of Donato's live show at
People's nightclub in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 18-21 June 1986.
Personnel: João Donato (piano & vocals); Serginho (trombone); Paulinho (trumpet); Mauro Senise, Zé Carlos (sax & flute); Cidinho (percussion); Téo Lima (drums); Luizão Maia (bass); Jamil Joanes (bass on "Leila IV" and "Leila VI").
Produced by Ricardo Garcia.