He wrote scores for numerous films and television shows in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1989 he moved to Los Angeles.

Son of Dorival Caymmi (April 30, 1914, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil - August 16, 2008). Brother of Nana Caymmi and Danilo Caymmi
The father is sometimes credited / ANV'd as Dori Caymmi. Please make sure to choose the right PAN (Dorival Caymmi for the father, Dori Caymmi for the son).