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Tito Puente, the great Harlem-born Puerto Rican musician known as the "sultan of salsa" and "king of timbales," died Thursday June 1, 2000, during a heart operation, a spokesman from New York University Hospital said. He was 77. "The world is richer for having known him and poorer for having lost him."
Four time Grammy Award Winner; featured motion picture performer. Doctorate of arts & sciences. Internationally acclaimed world wide performer. There are not enough adjectives to describe Tito Puente.
His hit records and arrangements have become classics in Latin music as well as popular rock. Carlos Santana recorded two of his hits, while jazz greats such as Buddy Morrow and Woody Herman collaborated with The King.
He has a "star" in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, right in front of the Chinese Theater. Two colleges, SUNY at Old Westbury and Hunter College, have bestowed the King with honorary doctorates for his work in music and his help to young artists through his Tito Puente Scholarship Fund.
He also was the Latino Ambassador of Good Will receiving numerous keys to Cities nationally and around the world. But more importantly, his good will, talent and spirit propelled him to bridge racial, cultural and generational gaps. His concerts were attended by a colorfully diverse mix of people from every race, age, and religion. His fans ranged from celebrities such as Bill Cosby, to young Japanese students who watched him avidly when he was in Japan or at the Blue Note. His recordings range from collector's items classics to cutting edge hits.
His arrangements were sought after globally. His inspiration was boundless. To promoters, a Tito Puente booking was a sure sell-out. To dancers, he was a guaranteed workout. To music lovers, he was the master.
He began dancing in contests with his sister when he was only five years old. He was later known as a musical child prodigy, growing up in "El Barrio" (East Harlem). He went through the Army, studied at Julliard and was named the King of Latin Music when he beat out the Mambo King Perez Prado in a public contest of bands.
He collaborated and cultivated some of the best singers and musicians of Latin music. He accompanied Gloria Estefan at the 1994 Grammy Awards. His Scholarship Fund for talented young people has grown into a critical gift for students as well as a major concert event, which in 1994 was performed at the Apollo Theater in a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauzii and Muchito. He is Tito Puente, The King of Latin Music. He will be missed. Remember him through his music.
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Source: delafont.com
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Tito Puente 1962
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A Book/Audio Package For Drum Set and Timbales by Tito Puente and Jim Payne
This book/audio package includes a 192-page book and CD, written by Tito and Jim Payne and features:
• Instruction covering Latin rhythms and patterns applicable to the timbales and the drum set.
• A retrospective—in Tito's own words and in photos—of his incredible 50-year career as The King of Latin Music.
• A history of Latin music.
• A 75-minute CD that includes playing examples covering all of the material in the book plus twelve original recordings that have been licensed from various record companies and span Tito's entire career.
• A drum chart, written by hand by Tito's own arranger, accompanies each recording.
• Transcriptions of some of Tito's most famous timbale solos.
• Featured original recordings include: Cuando Te Vea, Complication, Saca Tu Mujer, Mambo Gozón, Ran Kan Kan, Oye Como Va, El Cayuco, Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembe, Mambo Beat, Ti Mon Bo, Timbalero and more.
The producers from HUDSON MUSIC:
Almost two years in the making, this project was developed with very close involvement from Tito. We were very saddened by Tito's sudden passing and we feel very honored to have had the privilege of working so closely with a truly legendary musician...
U.S. Retail $35.00 plus shipping
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...with Poncho Sanchez at the beach
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Charlie Parker
Dizzy Gillespie
Stan Kenton
Woody Herman
Count Basie
Bobby Rodriguez
Sam Burtis
Piro Rodriguez
Mario Rivera
Hilton Ruiz
Jo y Bravo
Mongo Santamaria Celia Cruz
Charlie Palmieri
Bernie Glow
Bobby Porcelli
Allen Fields
Marty Holmes
Charlie Sepulveda
Jon Fausty
Vicentico Valdes
Nick Travis
Dave Valentin
.....and many more
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