Steven Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet

A professional musician for more than 45 years, the Harlem-born percussionist Steven Kroon is mostly known for his work with late vocalist Luther Vandross. He has also recorded and performed with Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, Aretha Franklin, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, and others. His sextet plays high-energy Latin jazz with a blend of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music. Adding to his credits, he has five CD’s released in his name: “In My Path,” “Senor Kroon,” “El Mas Alla” (Beyond), “Without A Doubt” (Sin Duda), and his latest “On The #1,” all under his own record label “Kroonatune Records, LLC.” Steven was named a Rising Star in the Down Beat Critics Poll for 2015.