Otávio Basso

Origin

Rio Claro, SP

Years Active

1960s–2015

Genres

MPB, sertanejo

Instruments

accordion, piano

Biography

Otávio Basso was a renowned Brazilian musician and arranger, born in Rio Claro, São Paulo, in 1946. He began his musical career at seven years old, studying accordion with Braguinha. His professional journey led him to join the group "Os Impossíveis" in São Paulo, a band with which he accompanied various renowned artists in the 1960s and 1970s, including the iconic Roberto Carlos.

Throughout his career, Basso stood out as a highly talented arranger, being responsible for the arrangements of memorable hits. In 1990, his work on the song "Pense em Mim", by Leandro and Leonardo, cemented itself as one of the biggest hits of the decade. He also contributed arrangements to other successes by the duo, such as "Paz na Cama", "Temporal de Amor", and "Entre Tapas e Beijos", in addition to having worked with names like Amado Batista, João Paulo and Daniel, Gian and Giovani, Zezé Di Camargo and Luciano, and Moacyr Franco.

Otávio Basso also participated in notable projects, such as the arrangement for the song "Torcida da Paz" in 1993, which featured a special appearance by Pelé. His contribution to Brazilian music was vast, spanning various genres and artists, and his legacy endures through the songs he helped shape. Otávio Basso passed away on June 27, 2015, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Brazilian popular music.

Discography

• Otavio Basso, Léo Peracchi, Nelson Aires – Cinqüenta Anos Bem Voados (1977)
• Léo Peracchi, Otavio Basso, Nelson Aires – Gala Brasileira (1977)