Playing drums since he was eleven years old, Chukinho has had sticks in his hands for over 40 years and was a student of legendary jazz drummer, Hal Blaine. He taught Brazilian Drum and Dance, Capoeira and more. Since moving to Portland, Chukinho, along with another New Orleans musician, Tom Sandahl, and 5 of Portland’s finest, created the group, Indigo, fusing Brazilian Bossa Nova with Jazz and funk Beautifully. He is a first time author and has written a wonderful story of strength and determination, entitled “Dear Xango.”
