Giovanni Hidalgo

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Biography: Widely acknowledged among the greatest congueros of his generation, Giovanni Hidalgo was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1963, first taking up the drums five years later; the son of the noted percussionist Jose "Manengue" Hidalgo, he was educated in Latin rhythms from childhood onward, and as a teen ...Read full biography

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Worldwide

Released: 1993

Label: Verve Records

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This CD is a real gem. Percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo leads a septet/octet that includes flutist Dave Valentin, trumpeter Lew Soloff, tenor saxophonist Craig Handy, Hilton Ruiz or Eric Figueroa on piano, ...Read full review

Hands Of Rhythm

Released: 1997

Label: Verve Records

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Could a collaborative effort between Dominican piano virtuoso Michel Camilio and Giovanni Hidalgo, who is commonly known as the finest living conguero, possibly live up to the expectations? The answer ...Read full review

More Giovanni Hidalgo albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (1), DVD/Video (1)

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