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Machito & His Orchestra
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Birth name Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo Also known as Frank Grillo Origin Havana, Cuba Died April 19, 1984 Genres Latin jazz, Cubop … read moreBirth name Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo Also known as Frank Grillo Origin Havana, Cuba Died April 19, 1984 Genres Latin jazz, Cubop Instruments Singing, maracas Years active 1928–1984 Associated acts Afro-Cubans Machito (died … read moreBirth name Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo Also known as Frank Grillo Origin Havana, Cuba Died April 19, 1984 Genres Latin jazz, Cubop Instruments Singing, maracas Years active 1928–1984 Associated acts Afro-Cubans Machito (died April 19, 1984), born as Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo, wa… read more -
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Tito Puente was a jazz and latin music percussionist. Back in the day, he would have competitions with other bands such as Perez Prado to … read moreTito Puente was a jazz and latin music percussionist. Back in the day, he would have competitions with other bands such as Perez Prado to see who would be named "King of the mambo". Tito always won. From various sources and as… read moreTito Puente was a jazz and latin music percussionist. Back in the day, he would have competitions with other bands such as Perez Prado to see who would be named "King of the mambo". Tito always won. From various sources and as one can see from video, Puente was an electric performer wh… read more -
Mario Bauzá
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Orchestra Harlow
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Johnny Colon
18,113 listeners
Johnny Colon is a latin soul trombonist who arose out of the late 60s Spanish Harlem boogaloo scene into musical prominence after his first… read moreJohnny Colon is a latin soul trombonist who arose out of the late 60s Spanish Harlem boogaloo scene into musical prominence after his first hit, the Latin/blues hybrid "Boogaloo Blues," in 1966 for the Cotique label, He recorde… read moreJohnny Colon is a latin soul trombonist who arose out of the late 60s Spanish Harlem boogaloo scene into musical prominence after his first hit, the Latin/blues hybrid "Boogaloo Blues," in 1966 for the Cotique label, He recorded 5 more albums including some for the legendary Fania Recor… read more -
Joe Quijano
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