Artist

Tito Puente

New York City, United States · 1923 – 2000

Tito Puente is a musician from New York City, United States, active 1923–2000. Their discography on Gatefold includes 7 records. They also recorded with Tito Puente and His Orchestra.

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12

Albums tracked

14

In collections

1923

Since

2 projects · 14 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

Tito Puente (born April 20, 1923, Spanish Harlem, New York City, New York, USA – Died May 31, 2000, New York City, New York, USA) was an American Latin bandleader, jazz, salsa and mambo musician of Puerto Rican heritage. Known as "El Rey Del Timbal" ("The King Of The Timbales"). He also played vibraphone, drum kit, conga drums, claves, piano, and occasionally saxophone and clarinet.
Not to be confused with Cuban trumpeter Tito Puentes.

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Tito Puente — solo

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Tito Puente and His Orchestra

Tito Puente under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.

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