Manfredo Fest was a legally blind jazz and bossa nova artist born on May 13, 1936 in Brazil. He was able to read music in Braille, allowing him to continue his musical career despite his disability. He was a renowned musician in his home country and abroad, and his legacy continues to live on.
Manfredo Fest is a member of Pianist
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)
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About
Legally blind jazz and bossa nova Artist who read music in Braille.
Before Fame
His first LP was titled Bossa Nova, Nova Bossa and was released in 1963.
Trivia
He performed with such notable groups as Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and began collaborating with musician Sérgio Mendes during the 1970s.
Family Life
His wife was Composer Lili Fest and his son Guitarist Phil Fest.
Associated With
He was inspired as a young man by the jazz artistry of Bill Evans and George Shearing.
