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Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. (April 20, 1923 – June 1, 2000), commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, and record producer. He composed dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz music.
May 27, 2024 · Tito Puente, American bandleader, composer, and musician who was one of the leading figures in Latin jazz. His bravura showmanship and string of mambo dance hits in the 1950s earned him the nickname ‘King of Mambo.’. His notable songs included ‘Babarabatiri,’ ‘Ran Kan Kan,’ and ‘Oye Como Va.’.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Tito Puente was a musical pioneer, mixing musical styles with Latin sounds and experimenting in fusing Latin music with jazz.
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.
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Ernest Anthony "Tito" Puente, Jr. (April 20, 1923 – June 1, 2000) was an American musician of Puerto Rican descent, songwriter, record producer and bandleader.
- Celia Cruz, Tito Puente - Salsa de Tomate (Video Oficial)4.5K views
- Tito Puente, Celia Cruz – Me Acuerdo de Ti (Letra Oficial)7.1K views
- Tito Puente & Vicentico Valdés - Luna Yumurina (Audio Oficial)1.3K views
- Tito Puente & Vicentico Valdés - La Gloria Eres Tú (Audio Oficial)6.2K views
- Tito Puente & Vicentico Valdés - Nueva Vida (Audio Oficial)409 views
- Tito Puente & Vicentico Valdés - Guaguancó en Tropicana (Audio Oficial)1.5K views
May 10, 2024 · Tito Puente Jr. is a percussionist who performs his father's songs and connects new fans with Latin jazz, salsa and mambo. He shares his musical journey, his father's influence and his plans for a documentary series on Aspen Public Radio.
Mar 21, 2022 · Tito Puente, Sr., (April 20, 1923 -- June 1, 2000 [1]), born Ernesto Antonio Puente, Jr., was a Latin Jazz and Salsa music musician. The son of native Puerto Ricans Ernest and Ercilia Puente,...
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