Brazilian classically-trained pianist, arranger, bandleader and songwriter.
Born c. 1943. He was married to English singer Hazel Scott.
He worked with a number of renowned artists such as Paulo Moura, Zé Bodega, Sylvia Telles, João Gilberto, Bolão, Agostinho dos Santos, Raul de Souza and Cipó. In the early sixties he recorded two albums being in bands with his wife in the later 1960's and early 1970's.