Music is Music Shortly after graduating high school and entering the work force full-time, Mark Quinones got the call that would change the course of his life.. He was asked to fill in on congas in a rehearsal with Willie Colon, who was so impressed with Marc's ability to sight-read music that he kept him in the band. During his five years with Colon, Marc worked his way through the band, playing every percussion instrument in turn. During the last two years, he was musical director and co-producer of one of Colon's records. Mark quinones miami