Tito Puente

Tito Puente was a renowned American musician known for his dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions.

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Profession :

Composer

Birthday :

April 20, 1923

Death Date:

May 31, 2000

Age :

77

Tito Puente, born Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., was a distinguished American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, and record producer, celebrated for his dance-focused mambo and Latin jazz compositions. With over 100 albums to his credit, Puente’s most famous song is “Oye Como Va,” and his music has been featured in films such as The Mambo Kings and Fernando Trueba. As a pioneer in blending musical styles and fusing Latin music with jazz, he earned the nickname “King of Mambo” for his exceptional showmanship and numerous mambo dance hits in the 1950s. Tito Puente’s enduring musical legacy continues to be celebrated today.