Rubens Bassini
Rubens Bassini (January 26, 1933 in Rio de Janeiro – September 1985) [1] was a percussionist, who played bongos and congas above all. He played together with the band Os Ipanemas: Astor Silva; (trombone), Marinho (bass), Wilson das Neves (drums) and Neco (guitar).
He also played with Judy Collins, João Gilberto, Sérgio Mendes, Chuck Mangione, Dom Salvador, Carly Simon, Spyro Gyra, Eumir Deodato and Dave Grusin, predominantly Bossa Nova.
Discography
- Rubens Bassini E Os 11 Magnificos 1960 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil re- issued 2002
- Rubens Bassini Y Los Latinos 1963 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil re -issued 2010
- Rubens Bassini with Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66, 77, 88
- Deodato - Deodato 2 - 1973 (CTI Records)
- The Atlantic Family Live in Montreaux - 1976 (Atlantic Records)
As sideman
With Herbie Mann
- Brazil: Once Again (Atlantic, 1977)
With Cissy Houston
- Cissy Houston (Private Stock Records, 1977)
- Think It Over (Private Stock Records, 1978)
- Step Aside For A Lady (Columbia Records, 1980)
With Chuck Mangione
- Main Squeeze (A&M, 1976)
With Michael Franks
- Tiger in the Rain (Warner Bros. Records, 1979)
- Objects of Desire (Warner Bros. Records, 1982)
With Carly Simon
- Boys in the Trees (Elektra Records, 1978)
With Yoko Ono
- It's Alright (I See Rainbows) (Rkyodisc, 1982)
With Don McLean
- Prime Time (Arista Records, 1977)
With Melanie
- Phonogenic – Not Just Another Pretty Face (Midsong International, 1978)
With Jimmy McGriff
- Tailgunner (LRC, 1977)
With Laura Nyro
- Smile (Columbia Records, 1976)
With Janis Ian
- Miracle Row (Columbia Records, 1977)
With Don Sebesky
With Garland Jeffreys
- Ghost Writer (A&M Records, 1977)
With Eddie Kendricks
- Vintage '78 (Arista, 1978)
With Stanley Turrentine
- Don't Mess with Mister T. (CTI, 1973)
With Vince Guaraldi
- Alma-Ville (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, 1969)
With Bette Midler
- Songs for the New Depression (Atlantic Records, 1976)
References
- Brazilian percussionists
- 1933 births
- 1985 deaths
- Bongo players
- Conga players
- Maracas players
- Timbaleros
- Triangle players
- Tambourine players
- Brazilian session musicians
- Brazilian expatriates in the United States
- Musicians from Rio de Janeiro (city)
- 20th-century Brazilian musicians
- 20th-century drummers
- Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 members
- Percussionist stubs