BORN IN: Sao Paulo-Brazil

LIVES IN: China/Brazil

DRUMMING SINCE: 1995

BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Steve Gad, Jack Dejohnette, Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, Carlos Bala

FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON: Malaisa from Djavan

FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: Balaio Quartet

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Tour with my Balaio Quartet in the famous jazz clubs in Europe having Randy Brecker as a special guest. Tour in Brazil with the great guitarist Mike Stern.

FAVOURITE SABIAN CYMBAL: Big and Ugly series