Mostly influenced by his father, Pablo Cintron, who played guitar in the U.S. military band of Fort Riley, KS, Edgardo Cintron studied guitar and percussion. He joined a band called Los Tropicales at the age of 12. In 1988 the musician formed Tiempo Noventa Orchestra, producing its debut album, called Música Caliente, and successfully releasing Spanish Eyes and Straight No Chaser in 1998. In addition, Edgardo Cintron founded the Summer Arts Journey Program, working along with Willingboro's Recreation Department and Burlington County College. ~ Drago Bonacich