Panamanian trumpeter Victor Vitin Paz
Victor “Vitín” Paz, considered by many to be the greatest lead trumpeter player of the modern era, died on April 3 at his home in Panama City, Panama. He was 89.
His death was confirmed by his close friend and student Ronaldo Whittaker.
Known for his technical virtuosity, soaring timbre and uncannily precise time feel, Paz was the most sought-after lead trumpeter of his time. The tally of his recording dates and live performances numbers in the thousands. As Wynton Marsalis wrote in 2015: “His tone is golden, attack pristine, accuracy and consistency definitive, and his ethics and integrity unsurpassed.”
Various Artists
Mas Que Nada - Patato Y Totico
Barbara Batibiri - Machito And His Orchestra
Picadillo - Cal Tjader/Eddie Palmieri
Manteca - The Chico O Farrill Orchestra
Tumba El Quinto - Machito And His Orchestra
Ponce - Noro Morales And His Orchestra
Descarga Cubana - Cal Tjader
Guajira En Azul - Cal Tjader/Eddie Palmieri
En El Callejon - Patato Y Totico
Insight - Cal Tjader
Arinanara/Nague - Miguelito Valdes
Davito - Cal Tjader
Tambo - Miguelito Valdes
Ingrato Corazon - Patato Y Totico
Sone - Cal Tjader
Oran - Cal Tjader
Paunetto s Point - Cal Tjader
Almendra - Chico O Farrill And His Orchestra