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Jun 24, 2024 · Learn about Chano Pozo, the Cuban conga player who helped create Latin jazz with Dizzy Gillespie. Listen to his classic tune "Manteca" and subscribe to the newsletter for more jazz news.
5 days ago · Song of the Day: Chano Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie – “Manteca”. by Brian Zimmerman. Back in the mid-1940s, when trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie was looking for a way to enliven the rhythmic component of his world-famous jazz orchestra, he discovered a Cuban-born congo player named Chano Pozo.
Jun 14, 2024 · Dizzy Gillespie first introduced the music of Cuba into jazz by adding percussionist Chano Pozo into his big band. Pozo was raised in Cuba and moved to New York in 1947 where legendary Latin bandleader Mario Bauza introduced him to Gillespie.
Jun 16, 2024 · Common sense would dictate that this individual was just inserting himself into the legend of Chano Pozo and attempting to substantiate the rumor that began by people who were not present at Chano's execution, that it was about drugs (which is never mentioned by the man convicted of Chano's murder) or a jukebox playing Manteca.
4 days ago · Composers Performed: Thad Jones, Duke Ellington, Neal Hefti, Bob Brookmeyer, Tadd Dameron, Dizzy Gillespie, and Chano Pozo. The Music of Modern Southerners: Chris Crenshaw and Victor Goines Guest Conductor: Chris Crenshaw Guest Conductor: Victor Goines. Millennials Make Their Mark Guest Conductor: Andy Farber
Jun 20, 2024 · His friend and fellow trumpeter Mario Bauzá (the composer of Machito’s “Tangá”) introduced him to Chano Pozo – a Cuban percussionist, dancer, singer and percussionist who would become a key collaborator and another important figure in the development of Afro-Cuban jazz.
Jun 15, 2024 · Heir to a tradition of conguero bandleaders that includes Chano Pozo and Mongo Santamaría, he’s revolutionized modern conga style with his inventive approach and phenomenal performance ability. Pedrito was born in the legendary musical neighborhood of Havana Cayo Hueso in 1973.
