Eumir deodato
Artist, Composer, Producer, Arranger
THE ANTHEMS
**CELEBRATION** **2001 SPACE ODYSSEY (Sprach Zarathustra )** **KILLING ME SOFLTY** **SAN JUAN SUNSET** **AS ONE** **SOMETHING SPECIAL** **ISOBEL** **GET DOWN ON IT** **SUPERSTRUT** **LADIES NIGHT** Eumir Deodato is hailed by this industry of music as one of the most prolific composers,performers, producers, conductors of our time. Deodato's known as a humble hero holding no musical bounds and conquering different musical genres during his six decade and 500 studio album careerTHE SUPERSTARS
- A few of many artists and superstars Eumir Deodato has worked with throughout his career, creating his legacy in the music industry
ROBERTA FLACK Deodato has served as the string arranger and conductor for several projects with Roberta Flack, including "Killing Me Softly," "Chapter Two," and "Quiet Fire"FRANK SINATRA Deodato was the arranger on Frank Sinatra's 1971 album Sinatra & Company tracks 1–7. This album featured Antônio Carlos Jobim who Eumir also worked with side by sideKOOL & THE GANG Deodato collaborated closely with the group, producing four million-selling albums from 1979 and 1982. "Ladies' Night" , "Celebration", "Something Special" "As One"EARTH WIND & FIRE Horn and string arrangements for the tracks "I'll Write a Song for You" and "Love's Holiday" were orchestrated by Deodato for their inclusion on the 1977 album "All 'N All"ARETHA FRANKLIN Deodato contributed to the arrangement of Aretha Franklin's 1972 song "Let Me in Your Life," as well as providing piano arrangements for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"ASTURD GILBERTO Deodato worked alongside Asturd after he moved from Brazil to the U.S. He went on to compose, arrange, and conductor many of her albums such as "Astrud Gilberto With Stanley Turrentine," "Windy," etcAL JARREAU Deodato and Al Jarreau came together to produce the songs "Double Face" and "I Want You More." Both these songs are a product of Deodato's 2010 album "The Crosing." A legendary collaboration that will go down in historyBJÖRKBjörk's biggest hits invole orchestration from Deodato. Björk's albums have reached the top 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart. "Hyperballad" reached the top 10 on pop charts around the world which Deodato arranged and conducted stringsANTÔNIO CARLOS JOBIM Deodato started working with Antônio Carlos Jobim in the earlier stages of his career. Significant arrangements of Jobim's compositions were guided by Eumir Deodato such as "Dindi," "Wave," and "Razão De Viver"ELIANE ELIAS Deodato and Eliane Elias, both Brazilian musical legends, have captivated audiences globally with their innovative jazz and bossa nova compositions, showcasing unparalleled talent and creativityImage captionImage captionTHE SAMPLERS
Eumir Deodato's musical legacy extends far beyond his own compositions, as his pioneering sound has been a cornerstone of countless mainstream hits. Through the art of sampling, Deodato's timeless melodies and innovative arrangements continue to resonate in the music we hear today. From hip-hop to electronic dance music, his tracks have been sampled by a myriad of artists, seamlessly blending his iconic grooves with contemporary beats. Deodato's influence can be heard in chart-topping singles and across genres, showcasing his enduring impact on the evolution of modern music. As his music continues to inspire new generations of musicians and producers, Deodato's legacy remains vibrant and ever-present, a testament to the enduring power of his artistryTHE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.LADY GAGATUPAC SHAKURAALIYAHMADONASNOOP DOGGBLACK EYED PEASMISSY ELLIOTWILL SMITHDR. DRELUPE FIASCOSEAN COMBSLIL KIMJADEN SMITHLIL JONImage captionTHE FILMS
Deodato wrote orchestral arrangements for the films The Gentle Rain (with original soundtrack by Luiz Bonfá in 1965), and "The Adventurers" (with soundtrack by Antonio Carlos Jobim and additional score by Deodato in 1969), as well as the original soundtracks for "Target Risk", "The Reporter", The Black Pearl (1977), The Onion Field (1979), "Beat Street (1980) and Bossa Nova (2000), among many others. He also produced and arranged for the movies "Body Rock" and "The Ghostbusters II"
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Kenn has managed and befriended Deodato for 25 years and in addition booking concerts-events for many other famous artists simultaneously his main focus is on the Deodato legacy preservation. Performing and producing concerts before millions of fans around the world many times safely is his dreams being lived.