I was born and raised in Brazil, and started playing percussion professionally at the age of 14, in my hometown, Belo Horizonte. After moving to Chicago in 1976, I have recorded and/or appeared with Aretha Franklin, Barbara Eden, Ramsey Lewis, Judy Roberts, Jerry Butler, Tyrone Davis, Walter Jackson, Linda Clifford, Gene Chandler, The Chi Lites, and Buddy Rich. I am a Brazilian percussion instructor for the Old Town School of Folk Music, and have conducted Brazilian percussion master classes at high schools, colleges, and music organizations in the USA, and abroad.
Geraldo de Oliveira
Independent
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