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Born: Apr 20, 1923 in New York, NY
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Died: May 31, 2000 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz, World
Biography: By virtue of his warm, flamboyant stage manner, longevity, constant touring, and appearances in the mass media, Tito Puente is probably the most beloved symbol of Latin jazz. But more than that, Puente managed to keep his music remarkably fresh over the decades; as a timbales virtuoso, he combined mastery ...Read full biography
Dance Mania Vol.1
Dance Mania Vol.1
Released: 1958
Label: U.S. Latin
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Dance Mania, Tito Puente's best-known and best-selling album, came ten years into his career, but at a time (1957) when the craze for mambo and Latin music was beginning to crest. (Another landmark LP, ...Read full review
On Broadway
On Broadway
Released: 1982
Label: Concord Records
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The great Latin bandleader Tito Puente has long been one of the pioneers in fusing bebop with very danceable Latin music. On this Concord disc, Puente plays vibes and timbales and utilizes an 11-piece ...Read full review
More Tito Puente albums: Main Albums (105), Compilations (166), Singles & EPs (16), DVD/Video (4)
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