He performed and recorded with Lalo Schifrin, Manfredo Fest, Sérgio Mendes, Zimbo Trio, Hermeto Pascoal, and Elis Regina.

In fact, Costita continued his career in Brazil and contributed to the development and divulgation of the Brazilian music.

In the beginning of the decade, he formed a samba trio with João Donato and Xu Vianna.

Back to Brazil, he joined Carlos Piper's orchestra, but he also played as sideman for many artist such as Elis Regina and Wilson Simonal.

He started teaching in CLAM, a Brazilian popular music school, created by Zimbo Trio.