He has performed and recorded with a wide range of internationally known artists including Tania Maria, Eliane Elias, Randy Brecker, Ben E. King, Astrud Gilberto, Michael Brecker, Joyce H, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Claudio Roditi, DaveValentin, Toninho Horta, Gerry Mulligan, The New York Voices, Oscar Hernandez, Phil Woods, Dianne Reeves, Milton Nascimento, Fantcha, Bebel Gilberto, The Caribbean Jazz Project, Herbie Mann, Kenia, Shoko Aida, Aster Aweke, Louie Bellson, Steve Kimock, Dave Kikoski, Gato Barbieri, Leslie Uggams, Duduka Da Fonseca and Maucha Adnet. His long-term associations with Eileen Ivers, Don Byron, Paul Meyers and Chris Washurne’s Syotos Band have produced multiple recordings, tours, and ongoing associations with local clubs. His most recent highlights include performing in concert with Angelique Kidjo, Ivan Lins, Kenia and with Eileen Ivers and the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. His television credits include the Today Show, NBC News, New York Prime, Jazz Brasil, the Good Day Show, CNBC, Estrenas y Estrellas and many other programs in Barcelona, Chicago, Lausanne, Mexico City, Montreal and Santiago. He has appeared in the Jonathan Demme film Married to the Mob and in Paul Auster’s Lulu on the Bridgeand in the Broadway productions of Oh, Calcutta! and Beehive.
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