Humberto Clayber
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Humberto Clayber de Souza is a Brazilian composer and musician. He was considered one of the best Bossa Nova
bass player in 1960s and actually is acclaimed as one of the best harmonica players of the world. He played with many famous artists along his career, such as Cesar Camargo Mariano
, Airto Moreira
, Hermeto Pascoal
and Manfredo Fest
.
In 1960s, he joined some samba-jazz groups. First, in 1963, he played with Manfredo Fest trio, as bassist, and recorded the debut album by the blind pianist: Bossa nova, nova bossa
. One year later, he joined Sambalanço Trio
, with Cesar Camargo Mariano
and Airto Moreira
. With this group, he recorded five albums. However, in 1965, Sambalanço Trio disbanded. So, with Moreira and Hermeto Pascoal, he formed Sambrasa Trio
. These groups were considered some of the most important of that period; therefore, as member of them, Clayber was considered one of the best bassists of that years.
He also played in Sambossa 5, in the end of 1960s, and in Jongo Trio (with Paulo Roberto and Toninho), in the beginning of 1970s.
In 1970s, Clayber stopped playing bass and decided to play only harmonica. Then, years later, he was considered one of the best harmonicists of the world, receiving a diploma by Fábrica de Gaitas Hohner, in 1979. In fact, Clayber can play about 40 different kinds of harmonica and can play six simultaneously.
He is very famous around the world. He has already played for the Queen of United Kingdom, in Buckingham Palace, and for Yassar Arafat. He still plays in many events around Brazil and world.
Actually, Clayber teaches how to play harmonicas, according his own method. He still composes many songs in several rhythms: bossa nova, jazz, blues, tango, valsa etc.
Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova may refer to:*Bossa nova, a style of music*Bossa Nova , a dance form associated with the music*Bossa Nova , a 2000 film*Bossa Nova - album by John Pizzarelli...
bass player in 1960s and actually is acclaimed as one of the best harmonica players of the world. He played with many famous artists along his career, such as Cesar Camargo Mariano
Cesar Camargo Mariano
Cesar Camargo Mariano is a Brazilian pianist, arranger, composer and music producer. He is one of the most renowned instrumental artists to come out of his home country.-Biography:...
, Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Airto is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.-Biography:...
, Hermeto Pascoal
Hermeto Pascoal
Hermeto Pascoal is a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil. Pascoal is a greatly beloved musical figure in the history of Brazilian music, known for his abilities at orchestration and improvisation, as well as being a record producer and...
and Manfredo Fest
Manfredo Fest
Manfredo Irmin Fest was a legally blind bossa nova and jazz pianist and keyboardist from Brazil. He was also a famous bandleader. He was born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and he died at 63 years old in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA...
.
Biography
Humberto Clayber, or Clayber de Souza, started his musical career when he was 8 years old. At that period, he played for Radio Cultura band and, as a member of this group, he made his first shows. In 1956, he played for Hering Harmonicas. With Zezinho Lima and Raymundo Paiva, he played in São Paulo and other near cities, as endorser. In fact, he is responsible for popularizing the harmonica around Brazil, specially São Paulo.In 1960s, he joined some samba-jazz groups. First, in 1963, he played with Manfredo Fest trio, as bassist, and recorded the debut album by the blind pianist: Bossa nova, nova bossa
Bossa nova, nova bossa
Bossa nova, nova bossa is the first album recorded by the Brazilian pianist and composer Manfredo Fest. Released on LP in 1963, this work counts on the musicians Humberto Clayber, Antonio Pinheiro and Hector Costita. It also counts on the participation of the vocal group Titulares do Ritmo on the...
. One year later, he joined Sambalanço Trio
Sambalanço Trio
Sambalanço Trio is a Brazilian samba-jazz group formed by Cesar Camargo Mariano , Humberto Clayber and Airto Moreira . The band started to play in 1964 and lasted for about two years...
, with Cesar Camargo Mariano
Cesar Camargo Mariano
Cesar Camargo Mariano is a Brazilian pianist, arranger, composer and music producer. He is one of the most renowned instrumental artists to come out of his home country.-Biography:...
and Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Airto is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.-Biography:...
. With this group, he recorded five albums. However, in 1965, Sambalanço Trio disbanded. So, with Moreira and Hermeto Pascoal, he formed Sambrasa Trio
Sambrasa Trio
Sambrasa Trio is a Brazilian samba and jazz group, formed by Hermeto Pascoal , Humberto Clayber and Airto Moreira . The band started to play in 1965, but it did not last long...
. These groups were considered some of the most important of that period; therefore, as member of them, Clayber was considered one of the best bassists of that years.
He also played in Sambossa 5, in the end of 1960s, and in Jongo Trio (with Paulo Roberto and Toninho), in the beginning of 1970s.
In 1970s, Clayber stopped playing bass and decided to play only harmonica. Then, years later, he was considered one of the best harmonicists of the world, receiving a diploma by Fábrica de Gaitas Hohner, in 1979. In fact, Clayber can play about 40 different kinds of harmonica and can play six simultaneously.
He is very famous around the world. He has already played for the Queen of United Kingdom, in Buckingham Palace, and for Yassar Arafat. He still plays in many events around Brazil and world.
Actually, Clayber teaches how to play harmonicas, according his own method. He still composes many songs in several rhythms: bossa nova, jazz, blues, tango, valsa etc.
As sideman
- 1963: Bossa nova, nova bossaBossa nova, nova bossaBossa nova, nova bossa is the first album recorded by the Brazilian pianist and composer Manfredo Fest. Released on LP in 1963, this work counts on the musicians Humberto Clayber, Antonio Pinheiro and Hector Costita. It also counts on the participation of the vocal group Titulares do Ritmo on the...
, by Manfredo Fest - 1966: Octeto de Cesar Camargo Mariano, by Cesar Camargo Mariano
With Sambalanço Trio
- 1964: Sambalanço Trio (Audio Fidelity)
- 1964: Samblues (Som Maior)
- 1965: À vontade mesmo (RCA), with Raul de Souza
- 1965: Reencontro com Sambalanço TrioReencontro com Sambalanço TrioReencontro com Sambalanço Trio is the fourth album recorded by Sambalanço Trio. It was released on an LP in 1965 and presents a fusion of samba and jazz, being considered one of the most important albums of that period....
(Som Maior) - 1965: Lennie Dale & Sambalanço Trio no Zum Zum (Elenco), with Lennie Dale
As leader
- 1980: Sob medida
- 1997: Nos caminhos da bossa, also known as Uma gaita na bossaUma gaita na bossaUma gaita na bossa, also known as Nos caminhos da bossa, is a 1997 album by the Brazilian harmonica player Clayber de Souza. It is collection of the main hits of Bossa nova, Jazz and Blues, such as "Samba de uma nota só" and "Garota de Ipanema"...
- 1998: A harmônica brasileira na música de Chico Buarque