on a television show hosted by Ruth Fernández, he recorded with Obdulio Morales, Orquestra Panamerica, and Machito. Despite his busy schedule, Lucca found time to continue his formal studies. Graduating from the University of Puerto Rico, he went on to study at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. His first opportunity to showcase his talents came in 1976 when he co-produced La Sonora Ponceña's album, Musical Conquest/Conquista Musical, with Louie Ramirez. Two years later, he produced the group's album, Explorando, on his own. Although he's remained committed to Sonora Ponceña, Lucca has balanced his involvement with a variety of outside projects. In 1976, he replaced pianist Larry Harlow in the Fania All-Stars. He continued to perform with the group until the mid-1990s. Lucca reached a professional high in 1979. Together with La Sonora Ponceña, he collaborated with influential Latin vocalist Celia Cruz on an album, La Ceiba, and appeared with Cruz in a television documentary, Salsa. The same year, he performed on an album, Habana Jam, along with the Fania All-Stars, which was recorded during a concert in Cuba. Lucca also recorded a solo piano album, Latin Jazz, in 1993. In 2014, Lucca and La Sonora Ponceña played at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in New York to commemorate their 60-year anniversary. Discography With Sonora Ponceña Al Compás de las Sonoras Felipe y Davilita (1954) Hacheros Pa' Un Palo (1968) Fuego en el 23! (1969) Algo de Locura (1971) Navidad Criolla (1971) De Puerto Rico a New York (1972) Sonora Ponceña (1972) Sabor Sureño (1974) Tiene Pimienta (1975) Conquista Musical (1976) El Gigante del Sur (1977) La Orquesta de Mi Tierra (1978) Explorando (1978) La Ceiba with Celia Cruz (1979) New Heights (1980) Unchained Force (1980) Night Rider (1981) Determination (1982) Future (1984) Jubilee (1985) Back To Work (1987) On The Right Track (1988) Into The 1990s (1990}) Merry Christmas (1991) Guerreando (1992) Birthday Party (1993) Apretando (1995) On Target (1998) 45° Aniversario (2001) Back To The Road (2004) 50 Aniversario En Vivo Vol. 1 (2007) 50 Aniversario En Vivo Vol. 2 (2008) Otra Navidad Criolla (2008) Compilations Lo Mejor de la Sonora Ponceña (1975) 30th Anniversary Vol. 1 (1985) 30th Anniversary Vol. 2 (1985) Soul of Puerto Rico (1993) Opening Doors (1994) Puro Sabor (2000) Grandes Éxitos (2002) Pa'l Bailador: 45 Años de Historia (2005) La Herencia (2007) With Ismael Quintana Mucho Talento (1980) Other works Celia, Justo,