This South American agent has been deciphering the speech of the drum and following its path in both the physical and spiritual realm. As he learns more about these ancient rhythms and their messages, he emits encoded sound radiations of his own to unsuspecting GC audiences in the hopes of preserving them and transmitting their healing properties to future generations.



Christopher mentions the following persussionists for inspiring, encouraging and sharing:

Anga, Carlos Gomez, Changuito, Chano Pozo, Clave y Guaguanco, Danny Wyatt, Eddie Bobe, Felipe Garcia Villamil, Frankie Malabe, Genji Siraisi, Gordon Clay, Greg Eskew, Grupo Afrocuba, Jerry Gonzalez, Jesus Alfonzo, Jimmy Daniel, Bill Ware, Johhny Almendra, Juan Bert, Juito Suarez, Lamont Mitchell, Los Papines, Louis Bauzo, Munequitos de Matanzas, Pancho Quinto, Park Street, Papo Angarica, Patato, Pato Salazar, Pello el Afrokan, Pello el Afrokan Jr., Sandy Perez, Steve Berrios, Tata Guines, Tommy Lopez, Yoruba Andabo



Some of Cookies Favorite Recording Artists are:

Machito, Arsenio Rodriguez, Perez Prado, Bebo Valdez, Chico O'Farril, Miles, Trane, Diz, Conjunto Clave Y Guaguanco, Eddie Palmieri, Jerry Gonzales and the Fort Apache Band, Papo Angarica, The Original Mambo Kings featuring Charlie Parker, Cachao, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Tata Guines, Los Munequitos De Matanzas, Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas



His current activities in 2004 are:

Studying the Bata drums. Always learning and practicing new/old concepts and fundamentals on Congas and Drumset. Teaching and learning from students in my Studio in NYC