Conversation so far:
When was Sérgio Mendes born?
Sérgio Mendes was born in Niterói, Brazil on February 11, 1941.
Where did Sérgio Mendes attend school?
Sérgio Mendes attended the local conservatory with hopes of becoming a classical pianist.

Question: What kind of music did he like?
Self-contained rewrite: What kind of music did Sérgio Mendes like in his early career?