Since moving to the United States in 1997, Luis has built a distinguished international career as both a performer and musical director. He served as musical director for the legendary Celia Cruz (The Queen of Salsa) and has toured, recorded, and performed with some of the world’s most celebrated artists, including Don Henley, Gloria Estefan, Raul Malo, Lou Bega, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tito Nieves, Eric Benét, Carl Thomas, Son by Four, Juan Gabriel, Armando Manzanero, Joan Sebastian, Jill Scott, Angélique Kidjo, and Andy García. 

Beyond his impressive performance career, Luis is a seasoned composer, arranger, and producer. He founded his own production company, Azulu Music Productions, Inc., through which he has composed and arranged in a wide range of styles including Latin Pop, Jazz, Salsa, R&B, Classical, and Rock. His arrangements for Raul Malo, Lou Bega, and Eliades Ochoa (Buena Vista Social Club, Grammy Winner) have received international recognition. He has also produced commercial music for brands such as Carl’s Jr., Nissan, Health Net, and One Children Foundation, and his compositions have been featured in major motion pictures including The Hot Chick and Original Sin.

Luis’s ongoing mission through Azulu Music Productions is to expand his creative reach, collaborate globally, and continue bringing soul, sophistication, and passion to every performance and project he undertakes.