New York to Houston: The Art of contemporary Brazilian drumming

Adriano Santos is part of the new generation of New York’s contemporary Brazilian drummers. He moved to Boston in
1988 and earned a Degree in Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music. In 1995 he relocated to New York City to pursue a
master’s degree at City College and has never turned back. As a professional he has performed with top international
artists such as Astrud Gilberto, Bebel Gilberto, Gal Costa, Gato Barbieri, Bill Charlap, John Pizzarelli, Slide Hampton
and Harry Allen to name a few. He is currently performing with Vinicius Cantuária Group.

Adriano’s playing style is typified by a natural clarity, swing and deep-seated groove in the tradition of Airto Moreira and
Milton Banana. In addition to his extensive experience as a sideman, he has also shared his knowledge about Brazilian music teaching at Columbia University, New York University and for the past twenty years at the renowned Drummers Collective School of Music in NYC.

His 2010 debut album “IN SESSION”, his first as a band leader, has received outstanding reviews by the press and a
nomination in three different categories for the Latin Jazz Corner Best of 2010 Awards; Best Brazilian Jazz Album, Next
Generation Artist and Best Drum Kit Player. Adriano is anartist endorsed by Vic Firth sticks, Canopus drums, Remo drum heads and Istanbul Agop cymbals.

www.adrianosantos.com