BORN IN:
São Paulo, Brazil in 1972

LIVES IN:
São Paulo, Brazil

DRUMMING SINCE:
1987

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT(S):
Maria Rita, Neural Code, Soundscape Big Band, Jazz Brothers

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
My father (Edegar Teixeira), Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Buddy Rich, Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dennis Chambers.

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON:
“Umdoistrio”

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
“8:30”, Weather Report

CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
World Tour with Maria Rita

FAVORITE SABIAN CYMBAL:
22″ Artisan Light Ride