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When did Sérgio Mendes's career begin?
Mendes formed the Sexteto Bossa Rio in 1961.
What was Sérgio Mendes's first recording?
Mendes recorded Dance Moderno in 1961.
Where did Sérgio Mendes do his first tour?
Mendes did his first tour in Europe and the United States.
What was Sérgio Mendes's first album named?
Sérgio Mendes's first album is titled Dance Moderno.

Question: Who was his record producer?
Self-contained rewrite: Who was Sérgio Mendes's record producer?