Tito Puente
(1923-2000)
American musician
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Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. (April 20, 1923 – May 31, 2000), commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, and record producer. He composed dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz music. He was also known as “El Rey de los Timbales,” or “The King of the Timbales.”
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Ernesto Antonio Puente Sr. 20 April 1923 New York City, New York, USA
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31 May 2000 (aged 77) New York City, New York, USA
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| Zodiac | Aries |
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