Benedito Lacerda
Benedito Lacerda | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 14 March 1903 Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 16 February 1958 (aged 54) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Flutist, composer, maestro |
| Years active | 1928—1958 |
Benedicto Lacerda (14 March 1903 – 16 February 1958) was a Brazilian composer, flutist, and maestro. A long-time player of música popular brasileira, he is most well known for his collaborations with famous saxophonist Pixinguinha.