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About Me

I'm an old school salsa pianist. Back in the day I played what they now call Salsa Dura. Today I run a demographic research company in Central Pennsylvania (www.AlegreResearch.com). Some great musicians came out of the barrios of New York City. Some are old friends and bandmates. Some are gone but not forgotten and some, like those below, are bigtime keepers of the flame.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I've already met some of these great pianists but I'd like to spend enough time with each of them to learn just one thing that I can apply to my playing: Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Eddie Palmieri, Kenny Baron and Monty Alexander. Eddie taught me one thing when I was 15 that I'm still using today, and so does he.

My Blog

The Winds of Change

Sometimes when you're living in the moment it's difficult to feel the winds of change. I've lived through such an era before and I feel another one coming. I can't predict how it will play out but no ...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:24:00 GMT