About Milton Banana
Lived 1935 – 1999 (aged 64). Milton Banana was a Brazilian jazz musician, percussionist and musician.
Milton Banana (born Antônio de Souza; 23 April 1935 – 22 May 1999) was a Brazilian bossa nova and jazz drummer. A self-taught musician, he is best known for his collaborations with João Gilberto and Stan Getz and for his work with the trio he founded.
Discography Year Label Album Format 1958 Odeon Chega de Saudade (João Gilberto) LP/CD 1962 Polydor Muito à Vontade (João Donato e Seu Trio) LP/CD 1963 Audio Fidelity O ritmo e o som da bossa nova LP 1964 O Lp LP 1965 Odeon Vê LP 1965 Odeon Os Originais LP 1966 Odeon Balançando com Milton Banana Trio LP 1967 Odeon O som do Milton Banana Trio LP 1968 Odeon O Trio LP 1968 Odeon Milton Banana Trio LP 1969 Odeon Milton Banana Trio LP 1971 Odeon Milton Banana LP 1972 Odeon Milton Banana LP 1974 Odeon Milton Banana LP 1975 Odeon Milton Banana LP 1976 Odeon Balançando, 2 LP 1977 RCA Samba é isso LP 1978 RCA Samba é isso Vol, 2 LP 1979 RCA Ao Meu Amigo Chico (Samba é isso) Vol, 3 LP 1980 RCA Ao Meu Amigo Tom (Samba é isso) Vol, 4 LP 1981 RCA Ao Meu Amigo Vinicius (Samba é isso) Vol, 5 LP 1983 RCA No Balanço LP 1984 RCA Linha de Passe LP
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Who was Milton Banana?
Brazilian musician (1935–1999)
When was Milton Banana born?
Milton Banana was born on 23 April 1935 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Milton Banana die?
Milton Banana died on 22 May 1999 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Milton Banana's occupation?
Milton Banana was a jazz musician, percussionist and musician.
What nationality was Milton Banana?
Milton Banana was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Milton Banana. https://biography.guide/milton-banana/
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