Arthur Verocai

Brazilian Composer and Musician

Arthur Verocai is a Brazilian composer, arranger, and producer whose work has traversed various genres, blending elements of samba, jazz, funk, and soul. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1945, Verocai began his professional music career in the late 1960s and became recognized for his sophisticated orchestrations and arrangements. His self-titled debut album "Arthur Verocai" was released in 1972 and has since become a cult classic, celebrated for its innovative fusion of Brazilian rhythms with contemporary sounds. Despite its initial lackluster commercial performance, the album gained a following over the decades among collectors and musicians, leading to its reissue and reappraisal as a masterpiece of Brazilian music.