Regina Paula Martins Morelenbaum (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpawlɐ moɾelẽˈbɐ̃w], born July 31, 1962) is a Brazilian singer, born in Rio de Janeiro. She and her husband Jaques Morelenbaum were in the band that toured with Antonio Carlos Jobim from 1984 to 1994.[1]

Paula Morelenbaum
Born
Regina Paula Martins

(1962-07-31) July 31, 1962 (age 62)
OccupationSinger
Years active1981–present
SpouseJaques Morelenbaum

In addition to Jobim's group, Paula Morelenbaum has been part of Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum, with her husband Jaques, Jobim's son Paulo, and his son Daniel. She has also been in the trio Morelenbaum2/Sakamoto, also with her husband, and with Japanese composer/keyboardist Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Her daughter, Dora Morelenbaum, is also a musician. She's a member of Bala Desejo and has a solo career, as well.

Selected discography

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  • Céu da Boca – Céu da Boca, 1981 LP (Polygram)
  • show habia, Japan with A.C. JOBIM,1987
  • Céu da Boca – Baratotal, 1982 LP (Polygram)
  • Nova Banda – Amazonas Família Jobim 1991 (MoviePlay/Som Livre)
  • Paula Morelenbaum – Paula Morelenbaum, 1992 (Independente/Camerati)
  • Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum – Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum, 1999 (Velas/Sony Music)
  • Céu da Boca – Millennium, 2000 (Universal Music)
  • Morelenbaum²/Sakamoto – Casa, 2001 (Kab/Universal Music)
  • Morelenbaum²/Sakamoto – Live in Tokyo 2001, 2001 (Warner Music Japan)
  • Morelenbaum²/Sakamoto – A Day in New York, 2003 (Kab/Universal Music/Sony Classical)
  • Paula Morelenbaum – Berimbaum, 2004 (Mirante/Farol Musica/Universal Music)
  • Paula Morelenbaum – Telecoteco, 2008
  • SWR Bigband & Paula Morelenbaum – Bossarenova, 2009
  • Paula & Donato – Água, 2010

References

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