Israel Tanenbaum

About

Instrumental in expanding salsa band Guayacán Orquesta's fanbase into the U.S. and European Latino markets.

Before Fame

He became Musical Director for Roberto Roena in 1986.

Trivia

He produced Cuban violinist Alfredo De La Fe's successful album Con Toda la Salsa. His Latin jazz composition Hacha y Machete from that album hit the European jazz top-10 lists.

Family Life

He later moved to New York to be closer to his family.

Associated With

He and fellow Puerto Rican Ricky Martin were contemporaries.