Background
He went to New York City at the age of 12, after his father was recruited to be in charge of international flights inaugurated by Cubana de Aviación (Havana-New York and Havana-Chicago).
He went to New York City at the age of 12, after his father was recruited to be in charge of international flights inaugurated by Cubana de Aviación (Havana-New York and Havana-Chicago).
Vilató also worked with Carlos Santana, for whom he also played the flute and sang backing, as well as with Israel "Cachao" López.
He was for many years a member of Ray Barretto"s band and, later on, leader of Los Kimbos.