Brazilian pianist and arranger. Born on April 21, 1946 in Ubá, Minas Gerais. Not to be mistaken with organist Zé Maria.
Worked extensively with singers Maria Bethânia, Nara Leão, Martinho da Vila, Clara Nunes, Jair Rodrigues, Eliana Pittman, Ithamara Koorax, Chico Buarque, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Marisa, Caetano Veloso, Carmen Costa, Sidney Miller, Sérgio Ricardo, Zezé Gonzaga, Paulinho da Viola, Aurea Martins, Nana Caymmi, Dorival Caymmi.