Eumir Deodato fan page

Born in Rio, Eumir Deodato got his first break at age 17 when he arranged and conducted a 28-piece orchestra. He ultimately became one of the city’s most active arrangers and pianists, recording for Milton Nascimento, Elis Regina and Antonio Carlos Jobim. In 1968, Deodato moved to NYC, working with Luiz Bonfa and scoring 2001, while his reputation was further strengthened by pop arrangements for Frank Sinatra, Roberta Flack, and Kool & The Gang.