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Cesar Camargo Mariano, born on September 19, 1943, in São Paulo, is a renowned Brazilian pianist, arranger, composer, and producer. He gained fame in the early 1960s for his exceptional ability to swing and his legendary left hand during the emergence of bossa nova. Cesar's ensembles from that era, including Sambalanço Trio and Som Tres, are celebrated as significant contributions to Brazilian jazz, with his 1981 album "Samambaia" standing out among his thirty-plus instrumental albums. Cesar has collaborated with many of Brazil's most prominent singers, such as Wilson Simonal and Elis Regina, earning him international acclaim. Notably, he served as arranger, pianist, and musical director on the historic 1973 album "Elis and Tom," created with Antonio Carlos Jobim. Now residing in the United States, Cesar has worked with a diverse range of international artists, including Yo-Yo Ma and Blossom Dearie, and has composed numerous soundtracks for film and television. Cesar's musical journey began on his thirteenth birthday when he received a piano from his father and started playing by ear without formal music education. His talent was recognized when American trombone player Melba Liston invited him to perform at a jazz club in Rio de Janeiro, leading to a feature on Globo Radio called "The Boy Prodigy Who Plays Jazz." During this time, he met Johnny Alf, who lived with his family and introduced him to the intric

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