Tito Puente

 

Artist:  Tito Puente

Birth Name:  Ernest Anthony Puente Jr.

Born:  April 20, 1923.  New York City, New York, USA

Died:  May 31, 2000 (Aged 77).  New York City, New York, USA

Genre:  Latin Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Cuban Traditions, Global Jazz, Latin Big Band, Salsa, Latin Pop

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader, Record Producer

Instruments:  Timbales, Vibraphone

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".

Title:  Dance Mania (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Latin Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cuban Traditions, Global Jazz, Latin Big Band, Salsa, Latin Pop

Label:  Descarga Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  El Cayuco (2:33)

 2.  Complicacion (3:18)

 3.  3-D Mambo (2:23)

 4.  Liego Mijan (3:10)

 5.  Cuando Te Vea (4:10)

 6.  Hong Kong Mambo (3:42)

 7.  Oye Como Va (4:30) *

Side B:

 1.  Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembe (3:55)

 2.  Varsity Drag (2:48)

 3.  Estoy SSiempre Junto a Ti (3:10)

 4.  Agua Limpia Todo (2:56)

 5.  Ssca Tu Mujer (3:02)

 6.  Mambo Gitrl (3:10) *

 7.  Cha-Cha-Gua (2:49) *

Personnel:

Tito Puente & His Orchestra:

Tito Puente:  Leader, Timbales, Vibraphone, Marimba

Bernie Glow:  Trumpet

Jimmy Frisaura:  Trumpet

Frank Lo Pinto:  Trumpet

George Lopez:  Trumpet

Gene Repetti:  Trumpet

Larry Moser:  Trumpet

Leon Merian:  Trumpet

Rafael Palau:  Saxophone

Jerry Sanfino:  Saxophone

Schapp Pullmam:  Saxophone

Tony Buonpastore:  Saxophone

Raymond Concepcion:  Piano

Bobby Rodriguez:  Bass

Ray Barretto:  Congas

Ray Rodriguez:  Bongos

Julito Collazo:  Congas on Tracks:  A4, B5

Santitos Colon:  Lead Vocals, Chorus

Vitin Aviles:  Chorus

Otto Vlivar:  Chorus

Dance Mania is a studio album by Tito Puente, originally released on August 1958 by RCA, remastered and reissued on June 5, 2026 by Descarga Records.  Limited Edition of 500 Copies, 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl.

Tito Puente

Artist:  Tito Puente

Birth Name:  Ernest Anthony Puente Jr.

Born:  April 20, 1923.  New York City, New York, USA

Died:  May 31, 2000 (Aged 77).  New York City, New York, USA

Genre:  Latin Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cuban Traditions, Global Jazz, Latin Big Band, Salsa, Latin Pop

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader, Record Producer

Instruments:  Timbales, Vibraphone

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".

Title:  Dance The Cha Cha Cha (Limited Edition) (2025)

Genre:  Latin Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz,  Cuban Traditions, Global Jazz, Latin Big Band, Salsa, Latin Pop

Label:  Descarga Records 

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Adelle (Me Lo Dijo Adela) (3:08)

 2.  The Knockout (2:50)

 3.  The Man From Jamaica (El Jamaiquino) (2:53)

 4.  Olgan Ml Cha Cha Cha (3:08)

 5.  Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White (2:56)

 6.  Hot Tamales (Los Tamalitos De Olga) (2:50)

 7.  Oye Ml Guaguano) (3:34)

 8.  Ran Kan Kan (3:09)

 9.  El Cayuco (2:34)

Side B:

 1.  Ricon Vacilon (Having A Ball) (3:07)

 2.  Espinita (2:29)

 3.  Cogele Bien El Compas (2:43)

 4.  Cha Cha Cha For Lovers (3:02)

 5.  Carolina (2:45)

 6.  Mangue (2:31)

Bonus Tracks:

 7.  La Gloria Eres Tu (3:11)

 8.  Mambo Gozon (2:46)

 9.  Oye Como Va (4:29)

Personnel:

Tito Puente & His Orchestra

Tito Puente:  Timbales, Vibes, Vocals

Ray Gonzalez:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Bobby Rodriguez:  Bass

Johnny "Dandy" Rodriquez:  Bongos, Congas, vocals

Jose Madera:  Congas, Timbales

Francisco Aguabella:  Congas

Among Others

Dance The Cha Cha Cha is an album by Tito Puente & His Orchestra, originally released in 1999 by Tico Records, remastered and reissued on October 24, 2025 by Descarga Records.  Limited Edition of 500 Copies, with 3 Bonus Tracks.  180 Gram Virgin Vinyl.  The Finest in Latin Jazz.