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Milton Banana

Milton Banana (born Antônio de Souza; 23 April 1935 – 22 May 1999) was a Brazilian bossa nova and jazz drummer. A self-taught musician, he is best known for his collaborations with João Gilberto and Stan Getz and for his work with the trio he founded.

Also recorded as Miltinho · Antônio de Souza

Milton Banana

Born
1935 · Rio de Janeiro.
Died
1999 · Rio de Janeiro.
Nationality
Brazil
Occupation
percussionist · musician
Fields
jazz
Languages
Portuguese

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Milton Banana (born Antônio de Souza; 23 April 1935 – 22 May 1999) was a Brazilian bossa nova and jazz drummer. A self-taught musician, he is best known for his collaborations with João Gilberto and Stan Getz and for his work with the trio he founded.

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