Léo Gandelman (born Leonardo Gandelman; August 10, 1956, in
Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian saxophonist, composer and producer. He has played with
Lulu Santos, and guest appeared in
Titãs' single "
Televisão
''Televisão'' (''Television'') is the second studio album by Brazilian rock band Titãs, released in 1985 via WEA. It is the first album to feature drummer Charles Gavin, following André Jung's departure in the previous year.
''Televisão'' was ...
". He is also known for composing soundtracks for Brazilian
telenovelas, films and TV series.
Although he spent his childhood studying classical music, he ended up furthering studies on saxophone, composition and arrangements at
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is a private music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known for the study of jazz and modern American music, it also offers college-level cours ...
.
[ Biographyat allmusic] Gandelman has a son who is also a musician, Miguel Gandelman.
References
1956 births
Living people
Brazilian saxophonists
Male saxophonists
Brazilian composers
Brazilian record producers
Berklee College of Music alumni
Brazilian Jews
Jewish musicians
Musicians from Rio de Janeiro (city)
21st-century saxophonists
21st-century male musicians
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