Instrument: Conga and Percussion
Years Playing: 40
Music: Played with numerous bands in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey. Everything from Latin bands, to Latin Jazz to Rock, Soul and Funk. Then for over 5 years played with various bands in Minnesota. It included everything from a ten piece Rock and Soul band to a number of Trios.
Other: Musical influences range from Latin music, to standard classics, Jazz, Rock, Soul, Funk and even some Country. Some of the artists include but are not limited to Tito Puente, Eddie Palmeri, Cuban artists, Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Santana, John Coltrane, Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Cal Tjader, Motown artists, Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson to name a few.
