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Tito Puente

Flamboyant and innovative percussionist who infused big-band music with Latin sounds to become El Rey de los Timbales.
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Tito Puente

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Tito Puente - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 2000s

Born

April 20, 1923 in New York City, NY

Died

May 31, 2000 in New York City, NY

Genre

Latin Jazz

Styles

Afro-Cuban Jazz Cuban Jazz Cuban Traditions Global Jazz Latin Big Band Latin Jazz Mambo Salsa Latin Pop Son

Also Known As

Ernesto Antonio Puente

Member Of

Tico All-Stars The Blackout Allstars

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