He moved to Boston, Massachusetts at 18 to study at the Berklee College of Music.
He remained in Boston until age 24, then moved to New York City on advice from a friend.
He has collaborated for many years with Claudio Roditi, including on the Grammy nominated Brazilliance X4 (2007).
He was a member of the band Circlechant led by Santi Debriano and has worked with Rosa Passos, Joyce, Duduka da Fonseca, Airto Moreira, and Maucha Adnet.
With Santi Debriano With Duduka da Fonseca With Carol Fredett With Joe Henderson With Joyce With Nilson Matta With John Pizzarelli With Claudio Roditi With others