About  Pete Nater Biography: Grammy Winner, Band Leader, Musical Director, Arranger, Trumpet, Composer Pete Nater has been part of bands like: Spanish Harlem Orchestra 2002 to 2008 (2005 Grammy Award Winner) The Mambo Legends Orch. 2009 to present The Latin Giants of Jazz 2002 to 2009 Frankie Ruiz Orchestra 1995-1998 Musical Director Larry Harlow Orchestra 1974-1980, 1990 to present Grupo Fascinacion 1983-present Co-founder/Leader (a/k/a Fascinacion) Chico O’Farrill’s Afro-Cuban Jazz Orch 2008 to 2014 (2014 Grammy Award Winner) Conjunto Clasico 1996 to 2008 Ray Sepulveda Orchestra 1997 to present Musical Director Hector Casanova Y Montuno 1980-1983 The Bronx Horns 2001 to present Latin Legend Band 1994 to present Ralph Irizarry’s Son Criollo 1998-2002 David Gonzales’ “Sofrito” play 1999 to present Richie Viruet’s Blue Clave 1998 to present Victor Cruz Orchestra 1995-1996 Nestor Sanchez Band 1996-1997 Junior Gonzales Orchestra 1990-1991 Seguida 1972-1974 Latin Soul Inc. 1972 Viento De Agua 2000-2002 Ray Martinez’ “Sabor Criollo” 2007 – Present “Little” Johnny Rivero 2008-Present Pete Nater & Associates 2009 to present Ray De La Paz 2007- present Musical Director Orlando Marin 2010-present I have also played with, or recorded with, or sub-ed with, or jammed with, on and off, here and there over the years, the following artists: Ray Barretto Machito Johnny Pacheco Tito Puente Eddie Palmieri Charlie Palmieri Hector LaVoe Marc Anthony Cachao Celia Cruz Ruben Blades Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez Victor Manuel Tito Rojas Luis Perico Ortiz Dizzy Gillespie Wynton Marsalis El Gran Combo Mongo Santamaria Paul Simon Cyndi Lauper Ismael Miranda Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz Orlando Marin Jose Fajardo Dave Valentin Sonora Poncena Tito Nieves Toby Love DLG Giovanni Hidalgo Tipica 73 Obie Bermudez Ray Ruiz Kako Daniel Santos Hilton Ruiz Bill Evans Ray Santos All-stars Ornette Coleman The Mingus Band Cheo Feliciano Valerie Capers Michael Stuart Yomo Toro Adalberto Santiago Tony Vega Yolanda Duke Johnny Rivera Joe Quijano Janis Ian Eddie Torres Mambo King Orchestra Salseros Del Hudson & many many more. Support the show