Throughout two dismal years, 1984 and 1985, he was forced to play in Latin dance and reception bands, as the New York clubs, once a prominent part of the jazz scene, had mostly disappeared.
He was forced to play in Latin dance and reception bands. This was throughout two dismal years. This was throughout 1984. This was throughout 1985. The New York clubs a prominent part of the jazz scene, had mostly disappeared. This was once.