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About
American pianist and songwriter best known for blending classical piano with Latin sounds and rhythms. Throughout his career he collaborated with major Latin Music artists and achieved success on the Billboard's Latin charts.
Before fame
He grew up in a home with musical influences and started playing piano when he was six. He studied piano at Michigan State University, and later earned a master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music.
Trivia
His first album, Encuentros, was comprised of fully original material and released in 1999. He is American, but performs songs in languages such as Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
Family life
His parents were Irish American. He was the third of seven children.
Associated with
He has collaborated with artists like Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias and Laura Pausini.
