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Percussionists · b. 1948

Sammy Figueroa

American percussionist

Born
16 November 1948
The Bronx
Country
United States
Active
1967–

Biography

Sammy Figueroa is a jazz musician who plays percussion instrument, conga and voice. Sammy Figueroa was born on 16 November 1948 in The Bronx. The music is usually filed under jazz and música popular brasileira.

Sammy Figueroa (born November 16, 1948) is an American percussionist of Puerto Rican descent. At 18, he joined the band of bassist Bobby Valentín and also co-led the Brazilian-Latin fusion group Raíces. He is known as an extremely prolific session player, having played on nearly 400 albums, including ten platinum records.

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Also plays on

Albums where Sammy Figueroa is credited as a sideman

1981 The Man With the Horn — Miles Davis percussion

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Sammy Figueroa play?

Sammy Figueroa is known for playing percussion instrument, conga and voice.

When and where was Sammy Figueroa born?

Sammy Figueroa was born 16 November 1948 in The Bronx.

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