A native of Brazil, Ivo has had a remarkable career as a renowned Guitarist performing with such recognized artists as Roberto Carlos, Guilherme Arantes, Marina Lima, Fernanda Porto, and Nestor Torres just to name a few.

Participating in the Pixinguinha Project and Globo Television Network music festivals of Brazil, he performed live with Cesar Camargo Mariano's group as well as arranging for singers Leila Pinheiro, Emilio Santiago and Tete Spindola. Working along side respected maestro, Claire Fischer in LA's Mad Hatter Studios, he recorded and mixed for famous recording artist João Gilberto.

Ivo's soulfully warm execution of his instrument and his arranging abilities were made clear in his acoustic remix of the hit song "Butterfly" for Sony's recording diva, Mariah Carey and the remix project for Earth, Wind and Fire.

Now in Florida, he is forming the band ATLANTICO with Edu Helou, a original smooth pop bossa project.

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