"This was my fourth tour in mainland China. Each time I return to North America fully charged and impressed about different experiences there. I have been asked to annually lead workshops in drums and percussion, as well as perform in Tianjin and Beijing."

In Tianjin, Aldo joined forces with some well known Asian artists Zou Wengao (Shanghai), Kozo (Japan), Sam Debell (Beijing djembe artist), Mr. Li (Tianjin) Yang Zeng, Izumi (jazz drummer in Beijing), Heinz Lichius (drummer from Germany) and Chris Trzcinski (Shanghai Conservatory).

There were some 300 students and 100 teachers from around the country taking daily classes and attending the daily concerts. Aldo exlaims:

"I had a fantastic experience playing with world class musicians in Beijing and Tianjin. Plans are already in place to return to China next year and continue to develop and expand the KoSA China experience."