USA
Born: 20 April 1923
Died: 01 June 2000
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Latin, Jazz, International
Styles: World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz, Latin America, Latin America, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Bop, Cuban Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Latin Big Band, Salsa, Tropical, Latin Pop, Son
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. But more than that, Puente managed to keep his music remarkably fresh over the decades; as a timbales virtuoso, he combined mastery over every rhythmic nuance with old-fashioned showmanship -- watching his eyes bug out when taking a dynamic solo was one of the great treats for Latin jazz fans. A trained musician, he was also a fine, lyrical vibraphonist, a gifted arranger,...
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