Chalo's ten-year association with Sergio Mendes as a featured performer gained him international acclaim for his showmanship, fiery solos, and center stage tambourine juggling and dancing performances. Chalo has perform with Carlos Santana's group on several occasions, contributing the strength of his percussion ensembles to events such as the Tribute to Santana at L.A.'s Rockwalk and, in Atlanta, at a concert associated with the '96 Olympics.

Chalo Eduardo toured with his new group, SAMBA NOVA (percussion ensemble) as part of the FURTHUR FESTIVAL tour in 1996. The tour featured Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, Bob Weir and Rat Dog, Bruce Hornsby, and Los Lobos, among others, was video taped and nationally televised on PBS stations.

Chalo has recorded two albums under his own leadership, The Brasilian Beat, I MISS RIO, and SAMBA NOVA, both on CARNAVAL RECORDS. In addition, Chalo has contributed to several projects for a variety of artists like Mickey Hart's Supralingue CD, as well as co-writing the percussion anthem sound tracks for the 1996 Olympics with Mickey Hart, Giovanni Hidalgo and Zakair Hussian.

He performed and choreographed drummers and dancers for Award Shows like, the 2001 Fox T.V. special for Santana and the 1999 and 2000 GRAMMY AWARDS with Ricky Martin that launched Ricky's career to a world-renowned frenzy.

Chalo's reputation as a consummate percussionist and performer continues to precede him, bringing him to the attention of artists, producers, concert promoters, and recording companies wherever his exuberance, polished performance, percussive expertise, versatility, and efficiency are required.