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Laurindo Almeida Grammy Awards

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences awarded 5 Grammy Awards to Laurindo Almeida as follows:

1. In 1960 for best Classical Performance Instrumental Soloist or Duo for "The Spanish Guitar of Laurindo Almeida".

2. In 1960 for Best Classical Performance vocal or Instrumental - Chamber Music for "Conversations With The Guitar".

3. In 1961 for Best Contemporary Classical Composition for "Discantus"

4. In 1961 for Best Classical Performance - Instrumental Soloist Without Orchestra for "Reverie For Spanish Guitars"

5. In 1964 for Best Instrumental Jazz Performance - Large Group for "Guitar From Ipanema"