Ray Martínez, photograph courtesy of Willie Martínez.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Chano Pozo with Dizzy Gillespie and Orchestera 1947
Chano Pozo performing with Dizzy Gillespie and his orchestra in 1947. Photograph courtesy of Pedro Oggie Garca.
Luciano Pozo González, better known as Chano Pozo (January 7, 1915 in Havana - December 3, 1948 in New York City) was an Afro-Cuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz. Although he lived but 33 years, no discussion of Latin jazz is complete without mention of his name and no discussion of trumpet giant Dizzy Gillespie, the godfather of Latin jazz in the U.S., can begin without the name of Pozo, who was the first in a long line of Latin percussionists in Dizzy's various bands. Dizzy's dozens of Latin-flavored compositions, including the hit song "Manteca" and "Tin Tin Deo" (both co-written by Pozo), "Fiesta Mojo" and others - have Afro-Cuban drumming derived from the ritual rhythms of West Africa as their rhythmic backbones. Despite a short stint in Dizzy's band abbreviated by Chano's early death, Pozo's influence could be felt in Dizzy's playing and compositions for decades, which Dizzy acknowledged without hesitation.
Miguelito Valdés, born Miguel Ángel Eugenio Lázaro Zacarias Izquierdo Valdés Hernández (Havana, 6 September 1912 – Bogotá, 9 November 1978), also called Mr. Babalú, was a Cuban popular singer of high quality. His performances were characterized by a strong voice and a particular sense of cubanismo.
Source:Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miguelito Valdés, born Miguel Ángel Eugenio Lázaro Zacarias Izquierdo Valdés Hernández (Havana, 6 September 1912 – Bogotá, 9 November 1978), also called Mr. Babalú, was a Cuban popular singer of high quality. His performances were characterized by a strong voice and a particular sense of cubanismo.
Source:Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Charlie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo, Mongo Santamaría y Vicentico Valdés
Charlie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo, Mongo Santamaría y Vicentico Valdés, foto cortesía Francisco Martínez.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Cita Rodríguez
Rafael Cortijo y Ismael Rivera
Rafael Cortijo y Ismael Rivera, orgullo de Puerto Rico y los amantes de la buena musíca. Foto cortesía de Liz Báez
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Ismael Rivera - El Incomprendido
It may be something having to do with the aging process or the evolution
of the music and the people that listen to it, but I cannot shake the belief
that the quality of the music was better years ago than it is today. Better
in terms of lyrics, arrangments and talent of the musicians. In a way you
have to feel sorry for this younger generation who, it appears to me, are
settling for music and music artists of such inferior quality.
Tito Puente - El Cayuco
For reason beyond me, whenever I start listening to Tito Puente's music
I always start the experience with El Cayuco.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013
Libre,
the band that defined what Salsa is. Original, creative, talented and
always with a sense of rhythm and sound uniquely their own. They were
the reason you wanted to go out and buy a special set of shoes just for
dancing and fell in love with your partner all over again.
Manny Oquendo, David Valentin, Oscar Hernandez, Pupy Cantor, Herman Oliveras, Dan Regan, Jerry Gonzalez, Joe DeJesus, Robert Berrios, Andy Gonzalez.
Photograph courtesty of Pedro “Oggie” Garcia — with Andy Gonzalez, Pedro Oggie Garcia and Dave Valentin
Manny Oquendo, David Valentin, Oscar Hernandez, Pupy Cantor, Herman Oliveras, Dan Regan, Jerry Gonzalez, Joe DeJesus, Robert Berrios, Andy Gonzalez.
Photograph courtesty of Pedro “Oggie” Garcia — with Andy Gonzalez, Pedro Oggie Garcia and Dave Valentin
Sunday, July 21, 2013
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