To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! You are the unfailing love that pulls me through times when all seems impossible! My life is yours forever. To Papi, many people say they are my biggest fan but I say: I am your biggest fan. To Mami, thank you for comforting me in the hardest times. My sis Christina, it is great to see you blossom into an amazing woman. To Abuela and Titi Mila, thank you for all your prayers and support. I could not have done it without you. To all my aunts, uncles and cousins: you guys are simply the best. To Mrs. McCormick, thank you for your wisdom and support. Thank you for teaching me the flute. To Valerie Gillespie, thanks for teaching me the saxophone. To Dr. Hayden and Dr. Carmichael, thank you for caring for the students. To the Molly Brown Foundation, thanks for your continued support towards my education. To Danny, Gerson and Wadi, thanks for making me laugh so much and being so faithful! To Dr.Cosme and Dr.Rehnke: Thanks for believing in me! Your friendship and your passion for music are one of a kind. To The Crossing, USF, RCOG, and Zone Youth Group for directing so many lives towards greatness. To Eric: you’re the #1 repair guy! To all my musical inspirations (too many to name): Your dedication to music and people is what inspires me to do the same. A very special thanks to all the musicians who helped make this project a success: Arturo, Marcos, JT, Jay, Papi: I give thanks to God for blessing me with such wonderful people. You all make the music powerful. Special thanks to: Giovanni, Alvin, Pancho, Alfredo, George, Lannie, and Christina. Your unequaled talents gave this project “el sabor” that it needed. And last but not least, to all those who enjoy my music (especially Julius), for your love and support, I am forever grateful!