Tito Puente at 100
Kevin Le Gendre marks the centenary of the 'king of Latin music,' percussionist and band leader Tito Puente.
Kevin Le Gendre marks the centenary of percussionist and band leader Tito Puente, who was born on April 20, 1923 in Spanish Harlem, New York City. Known as the 'king of Timbales' and the 'king of Latin music,' he pioneered the fusion of traditional Latin sounds with jazz.
In a career that spanned more than five decades, he recorded over 100 albums and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. East 110th Street in Spanish Harlem was named βTito Puente Wayβ in his honour. Kevin celebrates his legacy, playing classic records and lesser known cuts as well as an incredible live set from Tito Puenteβs Golden Latin Jazz All Stars recorded in 1994.
Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethinβ Else
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Tito Puente and His Orchestra
Mambo Gozon
- Dance Mania.
- RCA Victor.
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Machito, Tito Puente & Joe Loco
Caravan Mambo
- Mambo Caravan.
- Tico Records.
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Celia Cruz & Tito Puente
La Guarachera
- Cuba y Puerto Rico.
- Craft Recordings.
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Tito Puente's Golden Latin Jazz All Stars
Afro Blue (Live at Pori Jazz 1994) (feat. Mongo SantamarΓa)
- Live at Pori Jazz 1994.
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Tito Puente
Timbales Solo
- Puente In Percussion.
- Tico Records.
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Tito Puente
Take Five
- Hoy y Ayer.
- Metrotone.
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New Regency Orchestra
Mambo Rama
- Single.
- Total Refreshment Centre.
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Luisito Quintero
Tumboa
- Percussion Maddness.
- Vega Records.
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Tito Puente's Golden Latin Jazz All Stars
Oye Como Va (Live at Pori Jazz 1994)
- Live at Pori Jazz 1994.
Broadcast
- Sat 15 Apr 2023 17:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3