Robby Ameen

Drummer

Of Lebanese origin, he is best known for the unique and powerful Afro-Cuban style he created. Growing up in Connecticut, upon moving to New York, Robby began recording with [a=Dave Valentin] and [a=Ruben Blades], who was the first salsa singer to add a full-time drummer to his band, "Seis del Solar". Another of his early recordings was "New Faces" with [a=Dizzy Gillespie].

He has played with band leader [a=Eddie Palmieri], percussionist [a=Richie Flores], reeds & keyboard man [a=Chico Freeman], [a=Mongo Santamaria], [a=David Byrne], [a=Kirsty MacColl], [a=Hilton Ruiz], [a=Daniel Ponce], [a=Jack Bruce], flautist [a=Dave Valentin] and salsa singer [a=Marc Anthony].