About the Author

Jon Griffin, originally from Los Angeles, first became interested in Cuban music while studying composing and arranging at the Grove School of Music. Jon continued his studies in Cuba with Julian Fernandez (Moncada, Irakere) and Dr. Olavo Alen Rodriguez. He has also done extensive research at CIDMUC - Centro de Investigacion y Dessarrollo de la Musica Cubana. Jon has also recorded with Richard Egues, Enrique Pla, Angel Bonne, Emilio Vega, Giovanni Cofino, Roberto Garcia and others in Cuba.