* Born November 6, 1949 in Artemisa, Cuba
* Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer
* Considered one of the greatest trumpet players of all time
* Won 10 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 19 times
* Has performed with many notable musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Sinatra, and Stevie Wonder
* Has released over 40 albums
* In 2013, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama