Walter Wanderley

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Walter Wanderley (1932-1986) was a Brazilian-born organist best known for his samba and bossa nova music.

Already famous in his native country by the late 1950's, he became an internationally renown star through his collaboration with the singer Astrud Gilberto and her husband, João Gilberto. In 1966, he recorded three notable albums on the Verve label with the Walter Wanderley Trio. These albums, "Rainforest", "Cheganca"(complete with gatefold sleeve) and Astrud Gilberto's "A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness" were produced in the United States by Creed Taylor.

Known for his smooth style and mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ, he died of cancer in 1986.