BORN IN:
Caracas,Venezuela

LIVES IN:
Miami, FL

DRUMMING SINCE:
1977

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT:
Juanes, Barry Gibb, Carlos Oliva, First Call Studio Instructor at the University of Miami

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Liberty Devitto, Jimmie Morales

FAVORITE ALBUM PLAYED ON:
“Imagine Project”, Herbie Hancock

FAVORITE ALBUM DIDN’T PLAY ON:
“52nd Street”, Billy Joel

CAREER HIGHLIGHT(S):
Recording with Barry Gibb and Barbara Streisand on Guilty Pleasures; Playing with Juanes at the 2010 World Cup Opening Ceremonies in South Africa; Winning DRUM Magazine 2011 DRUMMIES Readers’ Poll for Studio Percussionist, and runner-up for Percussionist of the Year.

FAVORITE SABIAN CYMBAL:
14″ AA El Sabor Top Hat (Brilliant) with a 14″ AA Flat Hat Bottom (Brillant).