Duduka Da Fonseca

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Duduka began playing the drums at the age of thirteen. By fifteen, he was appearing on television, performing with the top musicians in Brazil. In 1975 Duduka moved to New York where he established numerous Brazilian jazz groups. One of these groups, Brazilian Express, appeared on a national PBS television special. The New York Samba Band performed at the Blue Note, Fat Tuesday's and the Village Gate. The Brazilian Jazz All Stars featured artists Bob Mintzer, Eliane Elias and Randy Brecker.

Duduka has performed and recorded with such artists as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, Herbie Mann, Claudio Roditi, Joanne Brackeen, Eddie Gomez, John Scofield, Joe Henderson, Gerry Mulligan, Jorge Dalto, Dom Salvador, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Emily Remler, Nana Vasconcelos, Nancy Wilson, Slide Hampton, Kenny Barron, Tom Harrell, Wayne Shorter and many others.

Since 1984, he has been a member of the faculty at the Drummer's Collective where he conducts workshops and gives private lessons. Duduka also conducts workshops in the USA, Europe, Japan and Brazil. He is the author of an instructional book and tape set entitled Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset, published by Warner Brothers.

Album Reviews

Samba Jazz by Ernest Barteldes
Plays Toninho Horta by Edward Blanco
Plays Toninho Horta by Dan Bilawsky

Live Reviews

Duduka Da Fonseca: New York City, March 19, 2011

Album Reviews

Samba Jazz In Black & White by Russ Musto
Samba Jazz In Black & White by Michael P. Gladstone
Samba Jazz in Black & White by Jerry D'Souza
Samba Jazz in Black & White by Jim Santella
Samba Jazz Fantasia by Jim Santella

July 11, 2013

Duduka Da Fonseca: New Samba

August 03, 2012

Roni Ben-Hur & Santi Debriano - Our Thing Featuring Duduka Da Fonseca

July 18, 2012

Duduka Da Fonseca: 'Samba Jazz'

July 11, 2012

Drummer/composer Duduka Da Fonseca Exhibits The Best Of Both Worlds On...

January 23, 2010

On March 9, 2010 - Motema Music Will Release Rufus Reid's out Front...

November 14, 2007

Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet Samba Jazz and the Music of Jobim Friday and...

October 24, 2006

Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet Samba Jazz And The Music Of Jobim Friday And...

March 22, 2006

Samba Jazz & The Music of Jobim With Duduka Da Fonseca Sextet March...

May 09, 2002

Malandro Records Announces New Releases by Trio Da Paz and Duduka Da...

”Duduka has worked with me, and I love the way he plays.” —Antonio Carlos Jobim

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Upcoming Shows

Date	Detail	Price
Mar28Thu	Duduka Da Fonseca, Helio Alves and Maucha Adnet Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola New York, NY
Mar29Fri	Duduka Da Fonseca, Helio Alves and Maucha Adnet Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola New York, NY
Mar30Sat	Duduka Da Fonseca, Helio Alves and Maucha Adnet Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola New York, NY
Mar31Sun	Duduka Da Fonseca, Helio Alves and Maucha Adnet Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola New York, NY