About
Post-bop, Latin jazz, hard-bop artist. He worked with many Latin and non-Latin artists. He was known as an arranger, bandleader, and composer.
Before Fame
He enrolled in Ohio's Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he studied classical piano. He worked with Sonny Rollins and Chet Baker when he was starting out.
Trivia
His frequent collaborator and touring companion beginning in 1982 was Dave Valentin.
Family Life
He grew up in Port Washington, Long Island.
Associated With
His lyrical style was influenced by artists like Herbie Hancock.
