Puerto Rican trumpet player and singer, played 5 years with Tito Rodriguez (1953-1958), 15 years with Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound, also worked recording with the following bands: Mickey Cora Y Su Orquesta Cabala (his son's band), Cheo Feliciano (4 Albums), Ángel Tomas “Tommy” Olivencia (5 Albums from 1981 to 1988), Dawin Santiago, Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Luigi Texidor, Marvin Santiago, Conjunto Chaney, La Solución, Osvaldo Valentín, Paquito Guzmán, Poldo Castro, Raphy Leavitt, Roberto Anglero and Willie Rosario (4 Albums).
Father of Mickey Cora and Maelo Cora