Raí

Personal information
Full name	Raí Souza Vieira de Oliveira
Date of birth	(1965-05-15) May 15, 1965 (age 47)
Place of birth	Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position	Attacking midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1984–1985	Botafogo-SP	?	(?)
1986	Ponte Preta	10	(1)
1987–1993	São Paulo	110	(25)
1993–1998	Paris SG	145	(51)
1998–1999	São Paulo	19	(1)
National team
1987–1998	Brazil	51	(17)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Raí Souza Vieira de Oliveira (born 15 May 1965), known as simply Raí (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁaˈi]), is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

He spent the better part of his 15-year career with São Paulo^[1] and Paris Saint-Germain, winning 15 major titles with the two teams combined, and nearing the 100-goal mark.He also was the first to do the famous Raí Flick (Rainbow flick)

Raí played with Brazil for more than one decade, helping the country win the 1994 World Cup.

Club career[link]

Early years / São Paulo[link]

Born in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Raí started his career with local Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP), signing in 1986 with Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, with which he made his Série A debuts.

Raí joined São Paulo FC for the 1987 season, only making his league debut on 18 October due to injury. He only scored once in his first year but, following the arrival of Telê Santana as coach, blossomed into a prolific scorer, scoring 28 overall in the 1991 campaign (20 in the São Paulo League); he was also instrumental in the defeat of FC Barcelona in the 1992 Intercontinental Cup, netting both goals in a 2–1 win in Tokyo.

Paris Saint-Germain[link]

In June 1993, Raí was acquired by Paris Saint-Germain F.C. of France for $4.6 million,^[2] remaining with São Paulo until the end of the year. He still managed to contribute with six goals in 28 Ligue 1 games as his new club won the national championship for the second time in its history; he helped PSG to the following season's French Cup, and was on target in the League Cup final against SC Bastia (2–0).

Raí once again proved essential as the capital outfit won the 1996 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, scoring twice in a 3–1 home win against Parma AC, after a 0–1 away loss. He also appeared in the final against SK Rapid Wien, and went on to score three seasons in double digits during his five-season spell.

São Paulo return[link]

Aged 33, Raí returned to São Paulo. He retired at the end of the 1999 season, after having appeared in only 15 games.

International career[link]

Raí gained the first of his 51 caps for Brazil in 1987, whilst at São Paulo, being selected to that year's Copa América in Argentina, playing twice - including in the 0–4 group stage loss against Chile - in an eventual group stage exit.^[3] His debut occurred on 19 May at the Rous Cup, playing 15 minutes in a 1–1 draw against England.

Raí was picked by coach Carlos Alberto Parreira for his 1994 FIFA World Cup squad, as captain. He scored through a penalty in the first match, a 2–0 win against Russia, after Romário was brought down in the box: a starter in the first three games, he was used as a substitute against Holland (quarterfinals, ten minutes) and Sweden (semifinal, 45 minutes)^[4] as the national team went on to win the tournament.

Statistics[link]

Club[link]

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International[link]

Honours[link]

Club[link]

• São Paulo:
  • Intercontinental Cup: 1992
  • Libertadores Cup: 1992, 1993
  • Brazilian League: 1991
  • São Paulo State League: 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1998

• Paris SG:
  • UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1995–96; Runner-up 1996–97
  • French League: 1993–94
  • French Cup: 1994–95, 1997–98
  • French Supercup: 1995
  • French League Cup: 1994–95

Country[link]

• FIFA World Cup: 1994
• Copa América: Runner-up 1991

Individual[link]

• Laureus Sport for Good Award: 2012

Personal[link]

Raí's older brother, Sócrates, was also a footballer and an attacking midfielder. He too represented Botafogo de São Paulo in his career, and was also a longtime Brazilian international.^[6][7]

After retiring, Raí became a social activist and justice campaigner, being involved in two separate philanthropic organisations.^[7]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Raí French league stats at LFP.fr (French)
• Raí at National-Football-Teams.com

v t e Brazil squad – 1987 Copa América 1 Carlos 2 Josimar 3 Geraldao 4 Ricardo Rocha 5 Douglas 6 Nelsinho 7 Müller 8 Raí 9 Careca 10 Edu Marangon 11 Valdo 12 Zé Carlos 13 Jorginho 14 Ricardo Gomes 15 Júlio César 16 Dunga 17 Edú 18 Paulo Silas 19 Romário 20 Mirandinha 21 Joao Paulo 22 Regis Coach: Carlos Alberto Silva

v t e Brazil squad – 1991 Copa América Runners-up 1 Taffarel 2 Mazinho 3 Cléber 4 Ricardo Rocha 5 Mauro Silva 6 Branco 7 Renato Gaúcho 8 Valdir 9 Bianchezi 10 Neto 11 João Paulo 12 Sérgio 13 Cafu 14 Gottardo 15 Márcio Santos 16 Lira 17 Márcio 18 Raí 19 Luís Henrique 20 Mazinho Oliveira 21 Silvio 22 Ronaldo Coach: Falcão

v t e Brazil squad – 1994 FIFA World Cup Winners (4th Title) 1 Taffarel 2 Jorginho 3 Ricardo Rocha 4 Ronaldão 5 Mauro Silva 6 Branco 7 Bebeto 8 Dunga (c) 9 Zinho 10 Raí 11 Romário 12 Zetti 13 Aldair 14 Cafu 15 Márcio Santos 16 Leonardo 17 Mazinho 18 Paulo Sérgio 19 Müller 20 Ronaldo 21 Viola 22 Gilmar Coach: Parreira

Paolo Fresu
Paolo Fresu, Vicenza Jazz Festival, Italy, May 2005; photo: Manuel Cristaldi
Background information
Born	(1961-02-10) 10 February 1961 (age 51) Berchidda, Sardinia
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Musician, composer, arranger, record producer
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn
Labels	EMI, Columbia, Blue Note Records, RCA Records
Website	Paolo Fresu's official site

Paolo Fresu (born February 10, 1961) is a trumpet and flugelhorn jazz player, as well as an arranger of music, and music composer.

Career[link]

Fresu was born in Berchidda, Sardinia. He picked up the trumpet at the age of 11, and played in the band Bernardo de Muro in his home town Berchidda.^[1] Fresu graduated from the Conservatory of Cagliari in 1984, in trumpet studies under Enzo Morandini, and attended the University of Musical and performing arts in Bologna.^[2]

Fresu has taught at the Siena Jazz National Seminars, as well as jazz university courses in Terni, and is the director of Nuoro Jazz Seminars in Nuoro, Italy.^[3]

Fresu composes music for theatre, poem, dance, radio, television, and film.

In 2007, Fresu recorded and toured with Carla Bley's quartet, The Lost Chords.

Award winning group Paolo Fresu Quintet has been invited to perform in SiriFort Auditorium, New Delhi.The event has been organised to celebrate 10 years of Italian Culture Centre in New Delhi.^[4]

Bands[link]

Paolo Fresu has played with the following bands:

• Paolo Fresu Quintet and Sextet
• Paolo Fresu-Furio di Castri Duo
• The Open Trio (with Di Castri and James Taylor)
• P.A.F. (with Furio di Castri and Antonello Salis)
• Fresu-Di Castri-Balke-Favre
• Paolo Fresu Euro4th
• Paolo Fresu Angel Quartet (with Nguyên Lê, Furio di Castri, Roberto Gatto and Antonello Sallis)

Discography[link]

The Lost Chords find Paolo Fresu in Monaco. From left to right: Carla Bley, Paolo Fresu and Andy Sheppard

Paolo Fresu quintet and sextet[link]

• 1985 - Ostinato - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1986 - Inner Voices feat. David Liebman - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1987 - Mamut - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1988 - Qvarto - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1989 - AA.VV. (Fresu 5th) - Top jazz from Italy (Yvp)
• 1990 - Live in Montpellier - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1991 - Ossi Di Seppia feat. G. Trovesi - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1992 - Ballads - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1992 - Linve in Lugano - (Blue Jazz)
• 1994 - Ensalda Mistica feat. G. Trovesi - (Splasc(h) Records)
• 1994 - AA.VV. (Fresu 5th) - I Disertori (Columbia Records)
• 1995 - Night on the City - (OWL - EMI Records)
• 1995 - AA.VV. (Fresu 5th) - Onyx jazz Club 85-95 (Onyx)
• 1996 - AA.VV. (Fresu 6th) - Italian jazz today (MJDC)
• 1996 - P. Fresu 6th + Orchestra Utopia - 6 X 30 (Onyx)
• 1996 - AA.VV. (Fresu 5th) - Sempler, The Blue Note 1995 Labels (EMI / Blue Note Records)
• 1997 - Paolo Fresu 5th / Erwin Vann - Wanderlust (RCA/Victor BMG)

As sideman[link]

• With A Filetta and Daniele di Bonaventura

Mistico Mediterraneo, (ECM, 2011)

• With Carla Bley

The Lost Chords find Paolo Fresu (ECM/Watt, 2007)

• With Ralph Towner

Chiaroscuro (ECM, 2008)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Paolo Fresu's official site

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Carly Rae Jepsen
Jepsen performing on Canada Day in 2010
Background information
Born	(1985-11-21) November 21, 1985 (age 26) Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Genres	Pop, pop rock
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2007–present
Labels	604 (2008–present) Schoolboy/Interscope (2012–present)
Website	carlyraemusic.com

Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian recording artist and singer-songwriter from Mission, British Columbia. In 2007, she placed third in the fifth season of Canadian Idol, and was a part of the Canadian Idol Top 3 concert tour.^[1]

Shortly after competing on Idol, she signed to Fontana and MapleMusic, and released her debut album, Tug of War, on September 30, 2008. Three years later, she released a new single, entitled "Call Me Maybe", which was released by 604 Records, and was followed by the release of her debut extended play, Curiosity, on February 14, 2012. "Call Me Maybe" was met with much success, reaching the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the number 1 spot on the Canadian Hot 100. The single also went to number 1 in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Jepsen signed with Interscope Records in 2012.

Life and career[link]

Jepsen attended Heritage Park Secondary School in Mission, British Columbia and has since performed there post-graduation. She later attended the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC before auditioning for Canadian Idol. After completing the Canadian Idol tour, Jepsen retreated to B.C. to focus on writing, recording and completing her band. Her demos attracted attention and she was eventually signed a joint management deal with Simkin Artist Management and Dexter Entertainment. A deal with Fontana/Maple Music quickly followed, leading Jepsen into the studio with producer/writer Ryan Stewart.^[2]

[edit] 2008–11: Tug of War

On June 16, 2008, Jepsen released her debut single and another single, a cover of John Denver's song "Sunshine On My Shoulders". It is the only cover song on her debut album.^[3] On July 21, 2008, Jepsen added two new songs from the album to her MySpace page: "Bucket" and "Heavy Lifting". In August 2008, Jepsen's MySpace page announced that the album's title would be Tug of War, and it was released on September 30, 2008. The page also mentioned two more songs that were included on the album: "Tug of War" and "Sweet Talker". The former was released as a single on iTunes on September 16, 2008, and has been receiving radio airplay on various stations across Canada. She performed the latter as her Canadian Idol audition.^[4]
A music video for "Tug of War" was released in January 2009. "Bucket", her second single, was released in May 2009, and the video for "Sour Candy", a duet with Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench who has also help produce some of her songs including Call Me Maybe, has also been released. All of Jepsen's music videos have been directed by Ben Knechtel. In spring 2009, she toured western Canada with Marianas Trench and Shiloh.^[5] She then went on a cross-Canada tour with Marianas Trench, The New Cities and Mission District.

[edit] 2012–present: Curiosity

Jepsen's second album Curiosity was released on February 14, 2012. It was produced by Ryan Stewart and Kevin James Maher produced the track "Dear Julien". On the same day as the release, Justin Bieber made the announcement on the MuchMusic program New Music Live that Jepsen has been signed to Schoolboy Records, the label run by Justin Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun.^[6] The lead single, "Call Me Maybe" (which gained notoriety after "Primetime" Sam Roberts played the track during "After Opie and Anthony Live" on SiriusXM Satellite Radio) is from her second studio album Curiosity was released on September 21, 2011 and was produced by Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench and co-written by Jepsen, Ramsay and Tavish Crowe. "Call Me Maybe" is the first song by a Canadian artist to reach the top of the digital chart since Justin Bieber's “Baby” in January 2010. It is also only the 11th song by a Canadian artist to reach No. 1 on the Digital Songs chart since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking digital download sales in 2005. The song has also peaked at #1 on Billboard's Canadian Hot 100, being the 4th Canadian artist to do so, after Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend", Nikki Yanofsky's "I Believe", and the Young Artists for Haiti version of "Wavin' Flag", originally by Canadian rapper K'naan.^[7] Jepsen is currently touring on the Shout it Out World Tour. She is the opening act for the pop-rock trio Hanson. In February 2012, Jepsen visited Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun in Los Angeles, California, where she subsequently signed to Schoolboy Records and Interscope. Her music will still be distributed by 604 Records in Canada. On March 23, 2012, Jepsen made her first American television debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, performing "Call Me Maybe" (with Jared Manierka on keys), later joined by Justin Bieber. Carly was also the first Canadian Idol contestant to enter the UK charts, when Call Me Maybe debuted at #1. Carly played at Citywalk at Universal Studios on April 14 2012. 400 people who paid $5 were allowed to meet with the singer and get CDs autographed by her.

Jepsen, 26, has been criticized in the press for dressing "too young" for her age in an effort to appeal to the pre-teen demographic.^[8][9]

On May 20th, 2012 Jepsen performed "Call Me Maybe" at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. On May 22th, 2012 she performed "Tug of War", "Curiosity", and "Call Me Maybe" at the first Q102 Springle Ball concert.

[edit] Canadian Idol performances

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

• Tug of War (2008)

Extended plays[link]

• Curiosity (2012)

Tours[link]

Opening act

• Justin Bieber – Believe Tour (North American dates) (2012)

Filmography[link]

Awards and nominations[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Carly Rae Jepsen on Twitter
• Carly Rae Jepsen on Myspace
• "Primetime" Sam Roberts