Osmar Milito

Osmar Milito had a noted participation as a pianist starting in the 1960s. Owner of a strong harmonic sense, his resumé included collaborations with Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis, Jr., Pat Metheny, Cláudio Roditi, Hendrik Meurkens, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Randy Brecker, Benny Golson, Spanky Wilson, Mark Murphy, and Hermeto Pascoal, among others. Brother of Hélcio Milito (from the Tamba Trio), Osmar became a professional in 1964, backing up Elis Regina, Silvinha Telles, Leny Andrade, Nara Leão, Paulo Moura, Edison Machado, Maria Bethânia, Gilberto Gil, Vinicius de Moraes, and...