Julio Figueroa

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Internationally renowned Grammy and Latin Grammy Award Winner as a supporting Musician Giulio Figueroa Petrillo begun playing music at the age of ten. Julio's multicultural background allows him to adapt to any Percussive situation, and makes him a much sought after Drummer, Percussionist, Producer and Musical Director in the United States. Versatility is one of his strongest assets.

In 1993 he moved to Los Angeles and since then he has become part of the everyday contemporary life in the US. His Music is heard on television, radio, movie soundtracks and jingles such as; Coca Cola, Sony, Clamato, Hughes Satellite, Medicare, Fox Sports, Remax, tequila Cuervo, One Touch, Johnson and Johnson, etc.

As one of the world top Drummers and Percussionists in business, Julio has performed critical roles both live and in the studio with some of today's most popular artists including; BB King, Michael Jackson, Jose Feliciano, Donna Summer, Jennifer Lopez, Andrea Bocelli, Baby Face, Patti LaBelle, Katharine McPhee, Johnny Mathis, David Foster, Kenny O'Brien, The Castaways, Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Trevi, RBD, Pee Wee, La 5ta Estacion, Thalia, Joan Sebastian, Juan Gabriel, Celia Cruz, Alejandro Sans, Carl Verheyen, Paul Baloche, David Pack, Michael W Smith, Ken Reynolds, Salvador, Tommy Walker, Rick Muchow, Kirk Whalum, Morris Chapman, Melvin Davis, Abraham Laboriel, Tom Brooks, Jon Montalban, Rique Pantoja, Alex Acuna, Justo Almario, Joao Alexandre, Baby do Brasil, Pablo Olivares, etc.

As a teacher he shares his considerable knowledge and skills by conducting workshops, seminars and classes throughout the world.

Along with his many album credits, he has a new album "Two Brothers" available through www.cdbaby.com featuring: Thiago Pinheiro, Thiago Alves, Cliff Hugo, Michael angel, Dave Thomasson and Hussain Jiffry.