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Tito Puente
photo credit: David Lubarsky

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

The Blackout Allstars
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Tito Puente

Biography by Richard S. Ginell

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

  • Royal 'T'
    Tito Puente
    Royal 'T'
  • Special Delivery
    Tito Puente
    Special Delivery
  • In Session
    Tito Puente / Tito Puen …
    In Session
  • Top Percussion
    Tito Puente
    Top Percussion
  • Mambo Diablo [Concord Picante]
    Tito Puente / Tito Puen …
    Mambo Diablo [Concord P …
  • The Essential Tito Puente
    Tito Puente
    The Essential Tito Puen …
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