Producer, arranger, musician (percussionist, pianist, double bass player) and DJ born in Santo Domingo (DR) in 1964. Emigrated to New York at the age of six. Percussionist in the Phase Band. Member of Ray Barretto's band. Worked with Celia Cruz, Rhythm In The Heart, Fania All-Stars, French superstar Bernard Lavilliers, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, James Moody, Paquito D'Rivera, Eddie Palmieri, Michel Camilo, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Nieves, José Alberto "El Canario" and Willie Colón.