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Puente Tito And His OrchestraTito Puente Tito Puente American Latin jazz and mambo musician (1923–2000) Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. (April 20, 1923 – May 31, 2000),[1] commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American 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, Birth name ... Tito Puente Puente in 1996 Background information Birth name Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. Born (1923-04-20)April 20, 1923 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. Died May 31, 2000(2000-05-31) (aged 77) New York City, U.S. Genres Latin jazz Cuban jazz mambo Occupations Musician songwriter record producer Instruments Timbales vibraphone Years active 1946–2000 Labels Tico Fania… (Source: Wikipedia)
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