New York native Bobby Porcelli (b. 12/16/37) is one of Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz¥s most accomplished flautists and alto saxophonists. An exciting soloist influenced heavily by Charlie Parker and Sonny Still, Porcelli¥s alto has soared gracefully above the legendary percussive ensembles of Machito (¥65-¥66), Mongo Santmaria (¥87-¥90), and Tito Puente (¥66-¥00). Since the early ¥80s, Porcelli has toured Europe as a single, playing with local rhythm sections across the continent and performing at many festivals. An original member of T.S. Monk¥s sextet as well as the Monk on Monk Tentet, Porcelli has demonstrated his ability to creatively interpret the idiosyncratic pianist¥s quirky compositions.