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Duduka Da Fonseca
Duduka Da Fonseca, born Eduardo Moreira Da Fonseca (Rio de Janeiro, March 31, 1951) is a Brazilian jazz drummer who is a founding member of Trio da Paz with Romero Lubambo and Nilson Matta. He leads the Duduka da Fonseca Trio, with David Feldman and Guto Wirtti.
Biography.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Da Fonseca started playing drums when he was thirteen. He moved to New York City in 1975 and was the founder and leader of Brazilian All Stars, Brazilian Express
festivals around the globe.
In 2009 Duduka formed the Duduka Da Fonseca Trio featuring David Feldman on piano and Guto Wirtti on acoustic bass. The Trio has recorded four albums which were acclaimed by critics worldwide.
Discography.
Discography As leader.
- "Samba Jazz Fantasia" (Anzic, 2002)
- "Transition" with Dom Salvador (Lua Discos, 2003)
- "Samba Jazz in Black and White" with Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet (Zoho, 2006)
- "Samba Jazz - Jazz