José Lídio Cordeiro, known professionally as Papudinho, was a distinguished Brazilian trumpeter born in Pernambuco in 1931. A student of maestro Ulisses Lima, he began his musical career in the 1950s and gained prominence in the 1960s as a member of Carlos Piper's orchestra. Papudinho's notable works include the 1963 album "Um Piston na Bossa Nova," where he showcased his versatility by interpreting classics like "Fita Amarela" by Noel Rosa and "Não Me Diga Adeus" by Luis Soberano, João Correia da Silva, and Paquito. In 1965, he collaborated with Hermeto Pascoal in the Conjunto Som 4, contributing to the album "Conjunto Som 4." His international performances spanned Mexico, Portugal, and Spain, solidifying his reputation as a celebrated instrumentalist of his era. Papudinho passed away in São Paulo in 1991, leaving a lasting legacy in Brazilian music. ([dicionariompb.com.br](https://dicionariompb.com.br/artista/papudinho/?utm_source=openai))