Dom Um Romão
Dom Um Romão was a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Noted for his expressive stylings with the fusion band Weather Report, Romão recorded with varied artists such as Cannonball Adderley, Paul Simon, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jorge Ben, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 and Tony Bennett. He died in Rio de Janeiro shortly after suffering a stroke. He was the percussionist Tom Jobim brought to the studio for the legendary album Jobim recorded with Frank Sinatra in 1967 for Reprise, Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim.Discography
As leader
- 1965 Dom Um
- 1972 Dom Um Romão
- 1973 Spirit of the Times
- 1974 Braun-Blek-Blu
- 1977 Hotmosphere
- 1978 Om
- 1990 Samba de Rua
- 1993 Saudades
- 1999 Rhythm Traveller
- 2001 Lake of Perseverance
- 2002 Nu Jazz meets Brazil
As sideman
With João Meirelles
With Ron Carter
With Frank Sinatra
With Astrud Gilberto
With Yusef Lateef
With Herbie Mann
With Collin Walcott
With Weather Report
With Robert Palmer
With Peter Giger and Family of Percussion
With Blood, Sweat and Tears
With Joe Delaney
