Self-taught Brazilian guitarist, composer and arranger. Arrived in the U.S. in 1947 as a member of Carmen Miranda's band, based in Los Angeles. Subsequently joined the Stan Kenton orchestra. From 1952, prolific work on numerous film and TV soundtracks. A founding member of the 'L.A. Four' with Bud Shank, Ray Brown and Shelly Manne in the 1970's.