
Born: in New York City
Notable performances at: the Eiffel Tower (Paris) and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington)
Founded/organised: the Phil Collins Big Band as well as the Vine Street Horns
Arranging and composition credits: the Ray Charles Tribute (CBS), the NAACP Image Awards, the Motown 45th Anniversary Special, Unplugged (MTV), and the Jessica Simpson Comedy Hour.
Collaborations with: Stevie Wonder, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Earth Wind and Fire, among others