Deodato

Brazil

Born: 22 June 1943

Years Active: 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000

Genres: Latin, Jazz, International, R&B, Pop/Rock, Electronic

Styles: Fusion, Bossa Nova, Latin America, Afro-Cuban, Latin America, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Disco, Dance, R&B/Soul, Dance-Pop, Club/Dance, World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Soul Jazz/Groove, Brazilian Pop, Latin Pop.

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Despite a productive career, Deodato will always be best-known for a 1972 hit record, his catchy adaptation of "Also Sprach Zarathurstra (Theme From 2001: A Space Odyssey)." He began his career playing in a popular local rock group as a teenager. At 17, he was asked to arrange for a recording session orchestra and, despite never having written a score before, the teenager succeeded at quickly learning what was necessary. Although Deodato spent time studying engineering, he eventually decided to make a career in music due to the popularity of hi...

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