He recorded his debut album with Ricardo Marrero in 1977 .
He was the first musician signed to GRP Records , a label founded by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen that specialized in smooth jazz , jazz fusion , and jazz - pop .
musician recorded musician 's debut album with Ricardo Marrero in 1977 .
He was the first musician signed to GRP Records , a label founded by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen that specialized in smooth jazz , jazz fusion , and jazz - pop .