Maestro Pinocchio

Origin

Douradoquara, MG

Also known as

Juvenil José de Lacerda, Pinocchio

Years Active

1969–Present

Genres

música sertaneja

Instruments

accordion, acordeão

Biography

Maestro Pinocchio, artistic name of Juvenil José de Lacerda, was born in Douradoquara on December 5, 1956. He got his first accordion at the age of 13, beginning his musical journey as an accordion player in the duo Nilo and Nalo, with whom he won a festival and started performing on radio, TV, and at parties in Anápolis. Later, he joined the trio Alberto, Albano, and Nilo Lacerda, a time when he established important contacts with renowned names in sertaneja music such as Zezé Di Camargo, Leandro & Leonardo, and Matogrosso & Mathias, an invitation that led him to move to São Paulo and delve deeper into musical studies and studio work.

Throughout his career in the 90s, Pinocchio established himself as one of the most sought-after producers, arrangers, and composers in sertaneja music. He penned hits of great national repercussion, such as "Olha Amor", recorded by Beto & Braga and later by Gian & Giovani, as well as fundamental works for duos like João Paulo & Daniel and Rionegro & Solimões, featuring remarkable hits the likes of "Peão Apaixonado" and "Frio da Madrugada".

In 2015, he celebrated four decades of dedication to music with the recording of the live DVD "Meus Amigos e Minhas Músicas", in Goiânia. The festive project featured major guest artists who had been part of his journey, including acts like Daniel, Jorge & Mateus, Eduardo Costa, and César Menotti & Fabiano.