My family was involved with Carnival in Brazil. I first paraded in Carnival when I was 4 years old. From that moment, I fell in love with drums, percussions, rhythms and anything connected to them. I was involved with music in Brazil at a young age and began playing and touring with bands in Brazil that finally brought me to the States and where I am today.

I believe Ozzie and I first connected at Sweetwater, a local club in Mill Valley, where I was playing with a fusion band. Just after that I filled-in for their percussionist at the time. It wasn't long after that that I began playing with Craig on a regular basis.

Everything! I honestly believe I have one of the greatest jobs in the world and I am very grateful for it. What I love most is touring internationally. Mostly because I love playing concerts and love checking out other cultures. The energy that comes from playing live to a great audience is addicting.

Once while with a Brazilian jazz band we were flown to LA to play a party to launch a new record label that signed us. We had a limo take us to the Museum of Modern Aviation where the party was held. As we were hanging out in our rooms (at the Museum) we were told to get ready because they were taking us somewhere. We got in the limo which took us to the back of the Museum where there was a helicopter waiting. We all piled into the helicopter and it took off. We were then lifted over the Museum, to the front of the building, where there was a red carpet with a crowd of photographers, cameras, and a bunch of people. That was the entire ride! And the best part is the band got a bill for the 1 minute helicopter ride (that barely flew more than 20 feet off the ground) to take us somewhere that we already were!