Salvador "Sal" Cuevas | |
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Born | Manhattan, New York, U.S. | June 16, 1955
Died | April 9, 2017 Miami, Florida, U.S. | (aged 61)
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Occupation | Musician |
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Years active | 1968–2017 |
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Salvador "Sal" Cuevas (June 16, 1955 – April 9, 2017) was an American salsa bassist known for his association with the Fania All-Stars from 1978 to 1985. Although he also played the upright bass, he was one of the most popular electric bassists in the New York salsa scene, often playing in a funk style.[1] "He was the first to bring the slaps and funk style that he learned from R&B, Funk, and Jazz music, into Salsa music."[2]
Perhaps one of the most popular electric bassists on the recording scene is Sal Cuevas, who sometimes plays in a funk style.