Sivuca

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist (accordion, piano, keyboards, guitar), composer, arranger.
Born May 26, 1930 in Itabaiana, Brazil and died December 14, 2006 in João Pessoa, Brazil.
Lived in Europe (Portugal and then , from 1959 until the mid-60s) and in the USA (from 1965 to 1977, when he returned to his native country.)
Musical director for Airto Moreira. Recorded as a leader for Reprise, Vanguard, RCA, Sonet.