Tito Puente

Yet Latin-jazz differed from r&b in a fundamental way: it had a nostalgic component. Read More

"Tito's performance [in Monterey] was a long-awaited first that showcased a 15-piece orchestra with a humongous sound. It also signaled Tito's entry into the jazz arena…and would find him traveling the world playing Latin jazz throughout the Eighties and Nineties. It would also raise his profile into the American mainstream." Read More

The line-up includes DRivera on alto saxophone and clarinet along with Dave Samuels (vibes and marimba), Pedrito Martinez (percussion and vocals), Richard Padron (guitar), Alex Brown (piano), Charles Flores (contrabass), and Eric Doob (drums). Read More

George Ramirez remembers a noble gesture by Latin jazz great Tito Puente when he performed here. Read More

We asked Rivera, a lifelong fan of Puente, what he learned about the artist from the filming. Read More

This reissue reintroduces us to percussionist Tito Puente's bestselling recording. Read More