Aziz Bucater

Aziz received musical training in drums & percussion at the Conservatory of Music Meyrelles. Also studied piano, harmony, arrangement, and composition with Professor Joao Goddoy.

He has played and or recorded, with Winton Fellder, Richie Colle, Don Menza, All Jarreau, Rick Martin, Tony Lujan, Paul Dorge, Billy Trasser, Diane Diaz, Tommy Thompson, Ed Macketa, Bob Long, Mozes Hazan, Sarah Montes, Island Spice, among others.

Currently living in Las Vegas - Nevada - U.S.A. since 1993 Aziz has played in major casinos including: Bellagio,(House Band 1999-2000) Caezar’s Palace( house band), Mandalay Bay - Four Seasons, Mirage, Venetian, Paris, MGM, Balli’s, Aladin, Riviera, New York-New York, Rio, Luxor, Golden Gate(house band 1995-1999) Tropicana( House Band 2000-2002) TI, Winn, Flamingo and Las Vegas Hilton, Planet Hollywood.

Extensive recording experiences led to Aziz’s appearance on over 200 albuns in Brazil, Italy and U.S.A.(2 Platinum). Television work includes international and national commercials recorded for companies such as Nestle, General Motors, Fuji Film, Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, working for producers Tomas Roth and Lua Nova Productions, The Studio, Julio Caesar and the great Passarinho (Famous Brazilian Jingles Creator).

Aziz has toured Europe, South America, North America and Asia , playing in famous venues such as the Olympia in Paris , Sistina theater in Rome, Estoril in Lisbon, Monte Carlo Sport Club in Monaco, Monumental in Spain, and Four Seasons in Tokio among others. . Aziz teaching experience includes several Music Schools, and teaching private classes in Italy and U.S.A. Among his students in Brazilian rhythms is the great Graham Lear, Carlos Santana’s drummer for 11 years. Currently with a limit of 20 students, he has a 6 months students waiting list .

Aziz is the author of the book and video Secrets of Samba, and Playing the Congas -Basic, and is working on 2 new books, and a video.

Aziz plays,, Ludwig drums, Remo percussion and drumheads, Sabian Cymbals, and Ibanez Guitars.

Gear

Ludwig acoustic drums, Yamaha eletronic drums and keyboards, LP and Remo percussion, Ybanez guitar,roland amps.

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