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Walter Wanderley (Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça) was born on 12 May, 1932 in Recife, Brazil, is a Brazilian organist and pianist (1932–1986). Discover Walter Wanderley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
| Popular As |
Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
12 May 1932 |
| Birthday |
12 May |
| Birthplace |
Recife, Brazil |
| Date of death |
4 September, 1986 |
| Died Place |
San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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Walter Wanderley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Walter Wanderley height not available right now. We will update Walter Wanderley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Walter Wanderley's Wife?
His wife is Isaurinha Garcia (? - ?) ( separated) ( 1 child)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Isaurinha Garcia (? - ?) ( separated) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Walter Wanderley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Walter Wanderley worth at the age of 54 years old? Walter Wanderley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Walter Wanderley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Walter Wanderley Social Network
Timeline
Walter Wanderley (born Walter Jose Wanderley Mendonça, May 12, 1932 – September 4, 1986) was a Brazilian organist and pianist, best known for his lounge and bossa nova music and for his instrumental version of the song Summer Samba which became a worldwide hit.
Wanderley was born in Recife, Brazil.
Already famous in his native country by the late 1950s, he became an internationally renowned star in the mid-1960s through his collaboration with the singer Astrud Gilberto.
He recorded six albums on the Verve label between 1966 and 1968.
Three of those albums, Rain Forest, Cheganca and Astrud Gilberto's A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, were with a trio consisting of Wanderley, Claudio Slon (drums) and Jose Marino (bass) and were produced in the United States by Creed Taylor, who initially brought the trio to the U.S. to record at the persuasion of Tony Bennett.
Wanderley's U.S. recording of Summer Samba reached No. 26 on the Billboard charts in the summer of 1966.
Another album recorded during that period was Popcorn, in collaboration with the Brazilian singer-guitarist Luiz Henrique Rosa.
Around that same period Wanderley also established the Carnival with Bob Matthews, João Palma, José Soares, and Janis Hansen; all former members of Sérgio Mendes' Brasil '66.
After the trio disbanded (though they were briefly reunited in 1971 for "The Return of the Original" on Canyon Records), Wanderley himself continued to record albums on Verve, A&M/CTI, and GNP Crescendo.
During that time, he also made numerous personal appearances, including a concert tour of Mexico.
Wanderley was known for his distinctive staccato stuttering style and mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ and on later recordings and during live concerts an L Series Hammond.
His later career was blighted by alcoholism and he died in relative obscurity of cancer in 1986 in San Francisco, California, aged 54.
He was married to, one of the most popular singers in Brazil.
He is the grandfather of Brazilian actor and singer Rickkie.
Wanderley earliest appearances on recordings were contributions for other artists.
Examples were Joao Gilberto, Elisete Cardoso and Dóris Monteiro.
