conga drums by tam tambor sugayan sr.

How long have you been playing?

I started playing conga drums at the age of 5.
My father, Joseph Sugayan taught me how to play

What gear do you use?

I endorse TYCOON PERCUSSION. I use four drums: TYCOON Platinum Sunrise Series: 2 - 11 & 3/4" Congas
2- 12 & 1/2" Tumbas

Who was your biggest musical influence growing up?

Mongo Santamaria, Rey Boretto, Armando Perraza, Francisco Aguabella, Poncho Sanchez.
When I was growing up listening to LPs & 45's I would always listen for the conga drum players, I was always captivated by their artistry. Some had strength, some had stamina

Are you in a band? Have you been in bands?

Currently I am working with/in: Mystique (San Jose, Ca.) - SAPO (S.F. Bay Area) - Ray McCoy - Luther Vandross Tribute (Oakland, Ca.) & Joe Cano (Seattle, Wash.) I also do a array of studio work/sessions

If you could jam with anyone, who would it be?

Tito Puente... He is simply the best, his arrangements were such that every musician shined.
Tito's solo's beckoned you! & also Mongo Santamaria - strength coming from the soul...

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Tam Sugayan Conga solo (old school)