I first met Milton in 1975, at my home in Hillsdale, New Jersey. Shortly afterward I
began conducting jam sessions in my home photo studio, and many a great afternoon and
evening was spent with incredible percussionists. Milton went on to build a career that
spanned several musical genres from salsa to jazz with a strong emphasis on the culture
of Santeria, and the music and chants that support this religion. He had an acting part
in Paul Simon's "Cape Man" and in recent years had done a great deal of work
in world music on a global stage.
On November 21, 2004 Milton's wife Bruni surprised him for his 60th birthday with a
party at Tito Puente's
restaurant in City Island, New York. It was great to see so many great musicians and warm
people turn out to pay tribute to a great musician and good friend.
To see exclusive photos from this event, please
click here.
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