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Grupo D'Alma

From 1979 to 1985 he was a part of Grupo D'Alma, a

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trio which also included Rui Saleme and Ulisses Rocha. In 1979 they released ''A Quem Interessar Possa''. In 1982 they played the International Jazz Festival of São Paulo.

Solo

In 1985 Geraissati began a solo career releasing ''Insight''. In 1987, he signed with

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released the double album ''Solo''. In 1988 ''DADGAD'' was released, and in 1989, the album ''7989''.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Geraissati, Andre 1951 births Living people Brazilian jazz musicians