Ben Conga started out as a jazz and salsa musician in the late 70’s working with many jazz and Latin bands in the LA music circuit, particularly on the east side of town. He has worked with artists such as Poncho Sanchez, Luis Conte, Jimmy Sabater, Papo Conga (r.i.p.) and Julio Matta and many others. Having grown up in an urban environment, Ben was exposed to many influences, particularly the Soul/Jazz movement of the mid sixties, progressive jazz, and Latin jazz, all made popular on a local ...