| First Name |
Tito
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| Last Name |
Puente
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| Full Name at Birth |
Ernesto Antonio Puente Sr.
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| Alternative Name |
El Rey, The King of Latin Music, "El Rey de los Timbales", Ernesto Antonio Puente, Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., Ernest Anthony Puente, Ernest Anthony Puente Sr., Ernesto Antonio Puente Sr.
|
| Birthday |
20th April, 1923
|
| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA
|
| Died |
31st May, 2000
|
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Heart attack
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| Buried |
Saint Anthonys Church Cemetery, Nanuet, Rockland County, New York, USA
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| Occupation Text |
Musician, songwriter, record producer
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
The Mambo Kings
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Afro-Cuban jazz, Mambo, Salsa, Nuyorican Soul, Latin jazz
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| Music Genre |
Latin, Percussion
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| Year(s) Active |
1946–2000
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| Music Style |
World Fusion, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Big Band, Cuban Jazz, Cuban Traditions, Salsa, Latin Pop, Son
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Carefree, Spicy, Summery, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Cheerful, Sophisticated, Rousing, Passionate, Freewheeling, Fun, Energetic, Sensual, Exuberant, Joyous
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| Instrument |
Percussion, Leader, Timbales, Vibraphone
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| Instrument (text) |
Timbales, Vibraphone, Drum set, Sax, Piano, Bass, Congas, Bongos, Etc.
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| Record Label |
Fania Records, Sony Discos, RMM Records, Tico Records, Concorde Picante, Tico, Fania, RMM, Concord Picante
|
| Associated Acts |
La Lupe, Celia Cruz, Santos Colon, The Blackout All-Stars
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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.”
