From his shiny head to his NFL linebacker build Chino is one menacing looking dude. So when the stick hits the drum that intimidation factor goes up another 100% to put it mildly. He is a master percussionist, schooled arranger and solid producer to name but a few of his gifts, but when Chino plays timbal the whole world listens. His rock-solid "cascara" combined with lightning fast solo chops and unique rhythmic sensibility are all immediately identifiable traits to the trained salsa fanatic.