Newton Mendonça

Newton Ferreira de Mendonça (February 14, 1921 – November 22, 1960) was a musician, composer, and lyricist. He began as a pianist in 1950. Mendonça was born in Rio de Janeiro. In 1953 he started working with Antônio Carlos Jobim, something for which he is best known. Mendonça went on to co-compose music and lyrics for Desafinado, Meditação, and Samba de uma nota só. In 1959 he had his first heart attack, but his songs continued gaining attention. In 1960 his second heart attack proved fatal.

Bossa Chill - 2023-08-26T00:00:00.000000Z

The Lamp Is Low - Easy Listening - 2023-08-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Momentum Sequences - New Music for Concert Band 2023-2024 - 2023-06-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Violão Brasileiro - 2020-09-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Brazilian Jazz - 2019-03-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Eve's Diary - 2018-09-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Momentos de Amor - 2017-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Cello Effect (Arr. S. Drabkin) - 2015-10-02T00:00:00.000000Z

SHUFFLE Concert - 2013-10-09T00:00:00.000000Z

A Touch of Jobim - 2008-11-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Recorded In Rio De Janerio - 2005-07-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Desafinado (Version for Violin, Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar and Orchestra) [RIO DE JANEIRO] - 2022-02-11T00:00:00.000000Z

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