Sal Cuevas

Bronx, New York-born bassist Salvador (Sal) Cuevas was an innovator for using the bass as a lead/solo instrument, particularly in Latin music. He played upright bass as well as bass guitar. He is best known as the bassist in [a=Fania All Stars], for whom he played from 1978 to 1985. He also was prolific studio musician and player and director in a variety of ensembles, including for [a=Willie Colón], [a=Johnny Pacheco], and [a=Héctor Lavoe]. He died April 9, 2017, in Miami, Florida, due to complications from diabetes.