In 2001, my late husband, Cuban percussionist Juan "Long John" Oliva aka "Penalty" and I created "Lucumi Productions" and the "AC Timba Jazz Project" (Afro Cuban Timba Jazz Project).

On June 21, 2004 Long John passed, and I have made great efforts to continue on with his musical legacy, wishes and dreams to continue to SUPPORT and keep CUBAN music alive and thriving. Shortly after Long John's passing, The AC Timba Jazz Project was awarded "The 2003-2004 Latin Jazz Artist of the Year", appeared on the KCET "24th Annual Holiday Celebration" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and received The 2006 official IAJE Award for "Outstanding Service to Jazz Education at the Thirty-Third IAJE International Conference in New York.

Since then, I have had the honor to work with many talented artists including; Francisco Aguabella, Yosvany Terry, Maraca, Alfredo de La Fé, Chuchito Valdés, Ignacio Berroa and many many more...in Long John's memory.