About
Internationally known jazz musician whose recordings were highly acclaimed. He taught at the top music schools in the U.S.
Before Fame
He moved to the United States to study classical piano at the Philadelphia Performing Arts School, which he finished at age 15.
Trivia
He tried to blend the structure of classical musical with the spontaneity of jazz, usually with a dose of Latin music mixed in.
Family Life
His two brothers, Marlon and Michael, were both noted musicians.
Associated With
He worked with the jazz musician and bandleader Kevin Eubanks on several projects.