Brazilian jazz legend Hermeto Pascoal has passed away at the age of 89, his family confirmed on Saturday.
Hermeto Pascoal was recognisable with his long white beard and flowing hair.
He was affectionately called “The Sorcerer” for his extraordinary gift of making music with virtually anything
This rangs from conventional instruments to everyday objects.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, his family revealed that he died “with serenity and love,”
He was surrounded by relatives and close musician friends.
Also, they added that at the time of his passing, his band was on stage performing—“just as he would have wished: making sound and music.”
Born in Alagoas, northeastern Brazil, Pascoal’s rise to global fame was marked by groundbreaking collaborations with jazz legend Miles Davis
Also, he is renowned for his improvisational genius and mastery of multiple instruments.
Pascoal redefined the boundaries of Brazilian and global jazz.
Paying tribute, celebrated Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso hailed him as “one of the highest points in the history of music in Brazil,”
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He reflected the profound impact Pascoal had on generations of musicians and fans worldwide.
