Brazilian composer and arranger Antonio Adolfo Maurity Sabóia (February 10,
1947), simply known as Antonio Adolfo, contributed a great deal to shaping MPB
(Brazilian Popular Music), penning songs for Nara Leão, Beth Carvalho, and
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66. A precocious talent, Adolfo began his music studies
at a young age, picking up the violin at 7 and then mastering the piano under
the tutelage of Ayrton Vallim. 1963 marked the beginning of his career as a
professional musician, joining the Samba Cinco group and then forming the band
3-D for the play Pobre Menina Rica by Carlo...