Marcos J. Reyes

Marcos J. Reyes (born 1960) has been the Latin percussionist for the American progressive soul band War since 1998.

Beginning by practicing on his brother's congas, Reyes taught himself by imitating what he heard on albums.

Reyes joined War in 1998 and has been the Latin percussionist in the band since that time.

Reyes has performed with Latin rock and performers such as Los Lobos, El Chicano, Malo, Tierra, Mento Buru, Abel Sanchez and Jorge Santana, as well as sharing the stage with Latin Jazz artists, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Poncho Sanchez and Pete Escovedo.

Outside of studio work, he teaches percussion privately, conducts percussion clinics for schools and music stores and leads his own band, Salsiology.