Steve was a mainstay of the New York salsa and latin jazz scenes for many years, probably best known for his work with Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache band.
I was actually fortunate to hear Steve and see Fort Apache at Sweet Basil in New York City around this time of year, about 25 years ago. I went to hear them on a weekday night following my audition at certain prominent conservatory (that's another story...) The audience was pretty light that evening as I remember it but the band was on fire and burning from the very first note and the intensity was off the charts for the whole night.
Steve's authority of afro-latin rhythms on the drum set along with a deep swing was really something to behold.
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