Nailor Azevedo

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Nailor Azevedo (also known as Nailor Proveta) is a Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist. Azevedo is a member of Banda Mantiqueira, which was nominated for a Grammy in 1998. [1] He has performed with Benny Carter and Anita O'Day. [1] He plays Brazilian choro and samba as well as traditional jazz.

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