Amador Longhini Jr.

Origin

Catanduva, SP

Years Active

1991–2023

Genres

MPB, jazz, bossa nova, samba

Instruments

piano, keyboards

Biography

Amador Longhini Jr. is a Brazilian pianist, keyboardist, arranger, and professor born in Catanduva, São Paulo. He is a graduate of the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) with a degree in Popular Music. Longhini Jr. has been a member of the Banda Savana since its inception, contributing to their albums "Brazilian Movements" (1991), "Brazilian Portraits" (1993), and "Memória Brasileira" (1997).

Beyond his work with Banda Savana, Longhini Jr. has had a prolific career as a musical director and collaborator. He served as the musical director for singer Fábio Jr. from 2006 to 2022 and has worked with a wide array of Brazilian artists, including Elba Ramalho, Ivete Sangalo, Sandy & Junior, Roberta Miranda, Agnaldo Rayol, Jair Rodrigues, Mônica Salmaso, Jay Vaquer, and Bibi Ferreira. His expertise extends to teaching, where he has imparted knowledge in piano, harmony, and arrangement at institutions like the Projeto Música para Todos at Auditório Ibirapuera and the Conservatório de Tatuí.

Longhini Jr. also has extensive experience in creating soundtracks for television, having produced over five thousand tracks for various TV Globo programs, Canal Globo News, Sport TV, and others. His career highlights include his foundational role in Banda Savana and his significant contributions to the Brazilian music scene through his performances, arrangements, and educational endeavors.