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Happy Birthday to Tito Puente! Nikki Giron
Tito Puente is known as the “King of Latin Jazz.”
Tito grew up in New York City’s Spanish Harlem and became a professional musician at age 13. He learned to play a number of instruments as a child, beginning with the piano and then moving to percussion, saxophone, vibraphone and timbales (paired high-pitched drums).
Tito was growing up during what is known as the “Jazz Age” in the middle of NYC and as many young kids, absorbing all the culture and the music like a sponge. He took music lessons as many musicians start, his start was on piano. “One of my most vivid memories is playing the Puerto Rican danza, ‘Mis Amores’ for my mother.” Says Puente.
Johnny Pacheco, a seminal figure in Cuban-based dance music as it is played in New York City, died on Feb. 15 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, N.J. He was
18th edition of Panama Jazz Festival underway, featuring Jordanian artists
Bringing together internationally renowned jazz artists, educators and jazz fans from around the world, the 18th Panama Jazz Festival is now underway. The festival will take place virtually on its online platform through Jan. 23.
Among the main artists at this year s festival is Panamanian pop star Erika Ender in a special duet with jazz pianist and festival artistic director Danilo Pérez. Panamanian salsa star Rubén Blades will perform with Roberto Delgado Salsa Big Band. As a special event, the festival will feature a virtual concert of the Wayne Shorter Quartet s latest performance and the celebration of their 18-year musical collaboration.