"Samuel Martinelli is one of the most talented musicians to come out of Brazil in recent times. His taste playing drums is impeccable, either playing Brazilian music or American jazz." (Claudio Roditi - multi Grammy-nominated)Drummer, composer, and educator based in NYC, Samuel has a master degree in Jazz Studies (City University of New York - Queens College) He has worked with great names in jazz and Brazilian music, including Grammy nominated, and Latin Grammy awarded artists, names such Claudio Roditi, legendary Brazilian singer Alcione, Hendrik Meurkens, Marcus McLaurine, Maestro Maurice Peress, Paul Meyers, John Lee, Itaiguara Brandão, Tomoko Ohno, Dr Andre Thomas, among others, playing at important venues like Carnegie Hall, LeFrak Hall, jazz festivals and jazz clubs in US.Samuel is endorsed by Canopus Drums from Japan, one of the most respected drum companies in the world today.