Bobby Sanabria is a renowned drummer, percussionist, composer, and educator of Puerto Rican descent, born in 1957 in the South Bronx. He has been instrumental in promoting Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz, leading several acclaimed ensembles and recording multiple Grammy-nominated albums. Sanabria's dedication to education is evident through his teaching positions at institutions like the Manhattan School of Music and the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. His work has been pivotal in preserving and advancing Latin jazz, earning him numerous accolades and solidifying his status as a key figure in the genre.