I grew up in a community that was bilingual. I've done it for a while, singing in both languages.

I have a bachelor's and a master's in jazz.

Even before I became a recording artist, I did other things in music. I was a teacher, I did studio work, and I was an arranger and a producer.

So, when I got the contract for my album, even though it was an English record, my manager insisted on making sure we would record in Spanish as well, and it worked out really well for me.

Having a college degree gave me the opportunity to be... well-rounded. Also, the people I met at the university, most of them are still my colleagues now. People I've known for years are all in the industry together.

For me, there's still a lot of room to grow; I'm just happy that I have so much more to give.

It happened in Miami, in Coral Gables, a great big ol' Cuban wedding. It was pretty intense.