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Tito Puente's Self-Titled Masterwork, Examined NPR - Aug 22, 2008 "Well, anyone that has seen [Tito Puente] live can attest to the fact that he was the most exciting live performer on the planet. ...

'Tito Puente: The Complete 78s' is a complete treat Newsday, NY - Aug 10, 2008 They danced to Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman, and when they wanted a Latin beat, they put on some Tito Puente. Puente was in his mid-20s then, ...

Music Review: Tito Puente - Live At The 1977 Monterey Jazz Festival Blogcritics.org, OH - Aug 26, 2008 ... Tjader) presents the music of an American-born, but purely Latin music maestro, Tito Puente. It was recorded during his band's triumphant appearance at ...

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The Language of Music

Thelonious Monk, Aretha Franklin, Ahmet Ertegun, Tom Dowd, Ginger Baker
After seeing this on the Sundance channel I had to buy it. I LOVE music and I didn't know who Tom Dowd was. This story has famous musicians relating how important Tom Dowd was in the creation of famous songs like Layla. Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, Dickie Betts, and Greg Alman all discuss their relationship with Tom and how influential he was to the music industry. If you like Jazz, Rock, or Soul, you will love this video.
If you are like me, you will enjoy turning your friends on to this must see video.

Tito Puente and His Concert Orchestra

I had been looking for this recording for years. I had purchased this back in 1974 on vinyl and wore it out. Since then it didn't seem to be available. Thankfully it is now via these mp3 downloads.

The arrangements are fiery, tight, complex as are the rhythms.

"Mambo Diablo" one of the Puente mainstay tunes is done here with a jazz muscular horn arrangement at medium tempo. It features Tito on vibes and solid soprano sax work. with a solid brass wall on the chorus.

Tracks:
    1. Rey del Timbal
    2. Mambo Diablo
    3. Ah Ah - Tito Puente & His Concert Orchestra
    4. Last Tango in Paris
    5. Ritual Fire Dance
    6. 110th St and 5th Avenue
    7. Black Brothers
    8. Matacumbe
    9. Prepárate Para Bañarte
    10. Picadillo

The Essential Tito Puente

This is not a complete set by any means but as the title says, it is essential in order to grasp the enduring career of Tito Puente if you are not familiar with his music or are just starting out. Its two discs cover a career by giving a sampling of his work from all periods, and of course featuring the popular favorites which may have drawn people to start to listen in the first place. I highly recommend this set for the individual who has no Tito Puente but would like a small collection of some of his best works.

Tracks:
    1. Ran Kan Kan
    2. Swinging the Mambo
    3. Four Beat Cha Cha, Pt. 1
    4. Cuando Te Vea
    5. Tito Guajira
    6. Mambo Gozón
    7. Night Hawk
    8. Witch Doctor's Nightmare
    9. Abaniquito
    10. Picadillo
    11. Mambo Beat
    12. Cao Cao Mani Picao
    13. Birdland After Dark
    14. Obatalá Yeza
    15. Chanchullo
...

King of Kings: The Very Best of Tito Puente

this CD is a compilation of Tito Puente's music, mostly recorded in the 50's and early 60's. Every selection is a winner, and if you are just getting started listening to Tito Puente's music, this is a good jumping off point. However, please note: this is not a CD of strictly "mambo" or "salsa" music, there are other selections here that do not fit that category, although all of the tunes are Latin in flavor.

Tracks:
    1. Dance Mania (Mambo)
    2. Oye Me Guaguanco (Listen To The Guaguanco)
    3. El Cayuco (Son Montuno)
    4. Caonao
    5. Ti Mon Bo
    6. Dance Of The Headhunters
    7. Hong Kong Mambo
    8. Cuando Te Vea (Guaguanco)
    9. Baile Como Es (Mambo)
    10. Saca Tu Mujer (Guaguanco)
    11. Cuancona (Guaguanco)
    12. Mambo Gozon
    13. Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembe (Cha Cha Bembe)
    14. Elequana
    15. A Gozar Timbero
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