Choro Trombonist Zé da Velha Dies at 84 in Rio

Overview

• He died on December 26 from a bacterial infection, according to G1.
• He had been hospitalized after a fall outside his home that required pelvic surgery.
• A wake is being held Saturday, with burial set for 12:15 p.m. at Cemitério de Inhaúma in Rio’s North Zone.
• Renowned as a leading choro soloist, he performed with figures such as Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim and Waldir Azevedo.
• His duo with Silvério Pontes released six albums between 1995 and 2012 and became known as the “Menor Big Band do Mundo.”