So many musicians to list who have paved the way and currently inspire like: my good buddy Skip Howlett (RIP),...Ray Barretto for his spirit,...Anga, Irakere,...Regino Jimenez one of Cuba's folklorico masters,...AIRTO,Tito Velez,...Eddie Montalvo's friendship and his truth to the drum,Salif Keita,...Master Henry Gibson,...James Brown,...Fela,Tata Guines effortless mastery,...Jack "Mr.Bongo"Costanzo's friendship and history ,Los Papines,EWF...Paco Sery,...Roberto Vizcaino intense musicianship..,Luis Conte,Pancho Quinto,...Trio Mocoto,..Los Munequitos...Airto,...Mark Lamson's inventive Bata Ketu,...Brazilian masters Guello, ...Marcos Suzano,.. Bill Withers,..Stevie Wonder every tune,...Bill Summers,...War,...Zak & Jake Najor ,...Manny Oquendo,...Fania All Stars,...Lazaro Ros,...Pretty Purdie,...John Coltrane for musical medicine,...,...Giovanni Hidalgo incredible humble mastery ,...Mike Clark,...Harvey Mason,...Trilok Gurtu ,...Gilberto Gil ,...Curtis Mayfield,...Caetano Veloso. to be continued.......
STEVE HANEY AFOXE/SAMBA WITH DANCERS ..
STEVE HANEY SAMBA WITH DANCERS ..
Steve Haney is a freelance percussionist that plays a cajon kit,congas,bongos,timbales,bata drums,and Brazilian percussion into all styles of music.Always respecting tradition,and recognizing change.Steve is a proud endorser of TOCA Percussion.Highlights in past performance are:
Brand New Heavies
Andy Bey,
Greyboy Allstars (USA/Europe Tour)
Ozomatli,
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe,
Bobby Matos Afro Latin Band,
Jack "Mr. Bongo"Constanzo
Gilbert Castellanos
The Breakastra,,
Michael Frantis Spearhead,
KD3 (Karl Denson Trio),
DJ Biz Markie,
Solemar Samba School,
Binational Mambo Orchestra,
VAYA QUE PASO STEVE.!! HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL.!! GOOD HANGING OUT THE OTHER NIGHT.. IT WAS COOKING! RRrrrrr rrrrrrrr! SEE YOU AROUND TOWN, STAY WELL. JUEGA.!! CUERO NA'MA!! G.PERRY.
Greetings Steve from the Salinas Family. We sure miss you and Dano over at Sea World. Summer just won't be the same without you. Never the less, we will never forget you guys and the musical pleasure you gave us summer after summer. Be well my friend.
Yo man! Great to hear from you!!! All is well on this end. Enjoying some time off in L.A. before heading back to Vegas with Midler. Just keeping busy doing sessions, some in-town gigs, a few clinics here and there, etc.
Steve, You sounded great as always last night, it's always a pleasure to work with you because of the energy and wisdom of your playing that you bring to the gig. be safe out there and give it all you've got. your friend, Russell
Steve has performed throughout all of Europe,Mexico,Canada,and the USA.Field studies to Cuba,and Brazil have kept him busy.
