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Luiz Bonfa was a Brazilian jazz guitarist and composer, born on October 17, 1922, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. He passed away on January 12, 2001, in Rio De Janeiro due to cancer. Bonfa recorded over 50 albums as a leader for various labels and worked extensively with notable producers. He wrote soundtracks for 23 movies, including "Black Orpheus," "The Gentle Rain," "Os Cafajestes," "Copacabana Palace," "Carnival of Crime," "Pour Un Amour Lontain," and "Prisoner of Rio." His songs were recorded by numerous artists and have been sampled by many. Bonfa was married to a singer and was associated with a publisher.

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