He is best known for his work as a co-founder of the Latin fusion group Caldera with Jorge Strunz and Eduardo del Barrio,[1] his work with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, John Pisano, Scott Kinsey, Diana Ross, George Benson, Lee Ritenour, John Beasley, and his appearances on television and film soundtracks notably film composers Thomas Newman and Mark Isham.
[2] Tavaglione was a member of the band Caldera, composed of Eddie del Barrio on keyboards, Jorge Strunz on guitar, Dean Cortez on bass, Cuban drummer Carlos Vega, Brazilian percussionist Mike Azevedo, with Tavaglione on saxophone.
[9] Caldera's song "Out of the Blue" reached position 95 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart on January 22, 1977.
[13][14][15] Tavaglione appears as a studio musician on artist recordings including David Crosby,[16] Mark Isham,[17] John Pisano, John Patitucci,[18][19] John Beasley, Holly Cole,[20] Dave Weckl,[21][22][23] television programs including CSI, CSI: NY and Charmed, and films including Bridge of Spies, Alpha Dog, Wall-e, Finding Nemo, Road to Perdition, American Beauty.
[24][25] He has appeared as an instrumental soloist on film soundtracks for the scores of Thomas Newman, including The Help and Saving Mr.