Rogério Boccato
Percussion

Brazilian percussionist Rogério Boccato plays in projects led by some of today’s leading jazz players, among them Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Edward Simon, David Binney, Ben Allison, Paul Bollenback. He has also collaborated with top-ranking Brazilian artists, such as Toninho Horta, Dori Caymmi, Moacir Santos, and Vinicius Cantuária.

Rogério is featured on two Grammy-nominated albums: Kenny Garrett’s "Beyond The Wall" and John Patitucci's release "Remembrance", alongside Joe Lovano and Brian Blade. As a longtime member of the “Orquestra Jazz Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo”, Brazilian percussionist Rogério Boccato has played with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal, Milton Nascimento, Egberto Gismonti, João Bosco, Joe Zawinul, among many others.

Rogério Boccato holds a teaching position at the Manhattan School of Music, The Hartt School and at the Montclair State University.