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Puente Tito And His OrchestraTito Puente Tito Puente Puerto Rican Latin jazz and mambo musician (1923–2000) Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. (April 20, 1923 – May 31, 2000),[1] commonly known as Tito Puente, was a Puerto Rican musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, and record producer. He composed dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz music. He was also known as “El Rey de los Timbales,” or “The King of the Timbales.” Quick facts Background information, Born ... Tito Puente Puente in 1996 Background information Born Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. (1923-04-20)April 20, 1923 New York City, New York, U.S. Died May 31, 2000(2000-05-31) (aged 77) New York City, New York, U.S. Genres Latin jazz Cuban jazz mambo Occupations Musician songwriter record producer Instruments Timbales vibraphone Years active 1946–2000 Labels… (Source: Wikipedia)
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