Adriano Dos Santos

Adriano Santos was born in São Paulo, Brasil in 1966. Part of a new generation of Brazilian drummers, he began his drum studies at the age of twelve at Zimbo Trio Music School (CLAM) in his hometown. In 1988 he moved to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music where he acquired his B.A. in Film Scoring. Moving to New York in 1995, Adriano started his Masters Degree at City College of New York where he had the chance to enjoy ensemble lessons with the great jazz legend Ron Carter. As a professional he has performed with top international artists such as Astrud Gilberto, Gal Costa, Leny Andrade, Luciana Souza, Vinicius Cantuaria, Romero Lubambo, Nelson Faria, Leo Gandelman, Paulo Moura, Eumir Deodato, John Pizzarelli, Slide Hampton, Harry Allen, Cliff Korman, Santi Debriano, Hendrik Meurkens, Dave Pietro, Vana Gierig, Eileen Ivers, Paul Winter and the Boston Pops, to name a few.

Adriano is currently performing with the Vinicius Cantuaria Group, Hendrik Meurkens Samba Jazz Quintet and the Afro-Brazilian band Hanhanhaes. He has also recorded "Pretty World", a project produced and arranged by the great Eumir Deodato with Japanese sensation Lisa Ono.

Adriano is endorsed by Vic Firth Sticks, Odery Drums and Istanbul Agop Cymbals.

COURSES TAUGHT:

Elective Intensive Program: Brazilian

Certificate Program B: Brazilian

Certificate Program B: Brazilian Batucada Percussion

Adriano is available for Private lessons. Please call (212) 741-0091 for availability.

Afro-Caribbean & Brazilian Rhythms for the Drums us about the wonderfully rich music which is derived from the fusion of the cultures of West-Africa, Europe, and the indigenous Indian cultures of the Caribbean region. Most of the rhythms presented here have evolved from their original multiple percussion origins, and have been applied to the drumset. For each style sample or exercise, the CD contains a performance demo and then a version without the drums for you to play-along. If you want to be a well-rounded, well trained musician, this publication provides the information and exercises that will give you a strong musical foundation in these important genres.