José Alberto Rodrigues Matos, known as Zé da Velha, is a prominent Brazilian trombonist born on April 4, 1942, in Aracaju. He began playing the trombone at 15, influenced by his father. Zé da Velha gained fame in 1958 for his work with Pixiguinha, Donga, and João da Baiana in the Velha-Guarda group. He accompanied Jacob do Bandolim in 1965 and has collaborated with notable Brazilian artists like Paulo Moura, Beth Carvalho, Martinho da Vila, Luiz Melodia, Tim Maia, and Elza Soares throughout his illustrious career.
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Meaning of the name - Ze
The name Ze doesn't have a specific, established meaning. It's often interpreted as representing strength, individuality, or a strong will.
Read Full Ze Name AnalysisApril 4, 1942 Facts
Generation Group
Zé da Velha belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Aracaju
Occupation: musician
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for April 4, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Aries 17 | 15 Aries 10 | 4 Cancer 26 |
| Moon | 27 Scorpio 27 | 10 Cancer 26 | 8 Sagittarius 44 |
| Mercury | 28 Pisces 58 | 27 Pisces 10 | 17 Gemini 11 |
| Venus | 28 Aquarius 19 | 26 Pisces 2 | 28 Taurus 34 |
| Mars | 16 Gemini 56 | 24 Cancer 51 | 7 Leo 46 |
| Jupiter | 16 Gemini 23 | 16 Gemini 34 | 3 Cancer 35 |
| Saturn | 26 Taurus 9 | 24 Pisces 51 | 6 Gemini 27 |
| Uranus | 27 Taurus 51 | 24 Taurus 57 | 2 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 5 | 0 Aries 11 | 27 Virgo 12 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 29 | 3 Aquarius 36 | 4 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 11 Virgo 52 | 26 Pisces 32 | 7 Virgo 29 |
| Ketu | 11 Pisces 52 | 26 Virgo 32 | 7 Pisces 29 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Zé da Velha's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2025
