Tito Puente (1923-2000) was a bandleader, percussionist, composer, and arra… Read Full Bio ↴Tito Puente (1923-2000) was a bandleader, percussionist, composer, and arranger from New York City.
Born Ernesto Antonio Puente, Jr., on April 20, 1923, in el barrio Spanish harlem, New York, Puente was a musical pioneer for mixing musical styles with Latin sounds and for his experiments in fusing Latin music with jazz. The son of Puerto Rican immigrants, Puente grew up in New York City's Spanish Harlem and took piano lessons as a child and then studied percussion. He became a professional musician at age 13. Tito Puente later learned to play a number of instruments, including the piano, saxophone, vibraphone, and timbales (paired high-pitched drums). After an apprenticeship in the historic Machito Orchestra, he was drafted and served in the navy during World War II.
Once he returned to New York in 1945, Puente used money from the G.I. Bill to study at the famed Juilliard School of Music. He formed a band that would later be known as the Tito Puente Orchestra in 1948. By the 1950s, crowds came to see his band play and Puente became a Latin music sensation. In 1958, his best-selling album, Dance Mania, was released. More hit records followed as the world enjoyed the way Puente put a big band spin on traditional Latin dances.
He added other Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms to his repertoire, including cha cha, merengue, bossa nova, and salsa, and among his notable songs are Babarabatiri, Ran Kan Kan, and Oye Como Va. Puente also performed with leading jazz performers, including George Shearing and Woody Herman, as well as with many stars of Latin music and, in later years, with symphony orchestras.
During a career that spanned more than five decades, Puente became a musical legend in Latin music and jazz circles. He made more than 100 albums and created more than 200 compositions. Puente received numerous awards for his work, including five Grammy Awards. Sometimes called the "King of Latin Jazz" or simply "El Rey" - The King - he made an indelible mark on the popular culture. The writer Oscar Hijuelos made him a character in his 1989 novel, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, and Puente appeared as himself in the 1992 film adaptation. He also guest starred on numerous television shows, such as The Simpsons.
Tito Puente died on May 31, 2000, while in the hospital for heart surgery in New York, New York. Adored by his fans, many people waited in line for days to say good-bye to the popular bandleader.
Born Ernesto Antonio Puente, Jr., on April 20, 1923, in el barrio Spanish harlem, New York, Puente was a musical pioneer for mixing musical styles with Latin sounds and for his experiments in fusing Latin music with jazz. The son of Puerto Rican immigrants, Puente grew up in New York City's Spanish Harlem and took piano lessons as a child and then studied percussion. He became a professional musician at age 13. Tito Puente later learned to play a number of instruments, including the piano, saxophone, vibraphone, and timbales (paired high-pitched drums). After an apprenticeship in the historic Machito Orchestra, he was drafted and served in the navy during World War II.
Once he returned to New York in 1945, Puente used money from the G.I. Bill to study at the famed Juilliard School of Music. He formed a band that would later be known as the Tito Puente Orchestra in 1948. By the 1950s, crowds came to see his band play and Puente became a Latin music sensation. In 1958, his best-selling album, Dance Mania, was released. More hit records followed as the world enjoyed the way Puente put a big band spin on traditional Latin dances.
He added other Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms to his repertoire, including cha cha, merengue, bossa nova, and salsa, and among his notable songs are Babarabatiri, Ran Kan Kan, and Oye Como Va. Puente also performed with leading jazz performers, including George Shearing and Woody Herman, as well as with many stars of Latin music and, in later years, with symphony orchestras.
During a career that spanned more than five decades, Puente became a musical legend in Latin music and jazz circles. He made more than 100 albums and created more than 200 compositions. Puente received numerous awards for his work, including five Grammy Awards. Sometimes called the "King of Latin Jazz" or simply "El Rey" - The King - he made an indelible mark on the popular culture. The writer Oscar Hijuelos made him a character in his 1989 novel, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, and Puente appeared as himself in the 1992 film adaptation. He also guest starred on numerous television shows, such as The Simpsons.
Tito Puente died on May 31, 2000, while in the hospital for heart surgery in New York, New York. Adored by his fans, many people waited in line for days to say good-bye to the popular bandleader.
Hong Kong Mambo
Tito Puente Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Hong Kong Mambo' by these artists:
Tito Pente And His Orchestra It's the story of a very unfortunate colored man Who got…
Tito Puente & His Orchestra It's the story of a very unfortunate colored man Who got…
Tito Puente & Tito Puente and His Orchestra It's the story of a very unfortunate colored man Who got…
Tito Puente and And His Orchestra It's the story of a very unfortunate colored man Who got…
Tito Puente and His Orchestra It's the story of a very unfortunate colored man Who got…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Tito Puente:
'Round Midnight It begins to tell 'Round midnight, midnight I do pretty well…
'S Wonderful Don't mind telling you, in my humble fash That you thrill…
Agua Limpia Todo A la la la la la la la la la…
Aquarious / Let the Sun Shine In Sol que alumbra, sol que brilla Sol que alumbra Que brille …
Autumn Leaves The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of…
Babarabatiri Watching her Strolling in the night, so white Wondering why …
Baila Pachanga (something about dancing with hats... my spanish kicks ass)…
Baila Simon Bailia Baila SImon Ven A Balailar Mi son Simon…
Blue Moon Blue moon you saw me standing alone Without a dream in…
Calypso Blues Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-…
Caramelos Pas loin du but, j'suis un bon attaquant, j'ai de…
Caravan Night and stars above that shine so bright The myst'ry of…
Carioca Say, have you seen a Carioca It's not a foxtrot or…
Celia & Tito Yo he tenido la dicha de cantar Con tenores, paladistas y…
Celia Y Tito Dios, esta aqui tan cierto como el aire que respiro tan cier…
Cha Cha Bounce Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Cha Cha Guaguanco Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Cha Cha Mambo Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Coco My My Well, I think I'm goin' out of my head Yes, I…
Coco Seco Coco Coco Coco seco Coco Coco Coco seco Coco seco Coco seco …
Come Together Con su cabeza chata Andares de torero Ojos que se apagan Con…
Complicación i don't want more complication the life i wanted her for…
Crystal Blue Persuasion Look over yonder What do you see? The sun is a'rising Mos…
Cuál Es la Idea tell ma what you want lil malato girl tell me what…
Cuando Te Vea Mañana cuando yo te vea Permite, que pueda explicarte Los mo…
Cuero Na 'Ma Cuero na′ má', cuero na′ má' Oigan el bongocero, cómo repica…
Cuero Na'Ma Cuero Na Más Cuero Na Más Cuero Na Más Cuero Na Más Cuero Na…
Dejame Sonar Que no me cambien nada por allá, que yo lo quiero…
Don Everybody's got a thing But some don't know how to…
Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing Everybody's got a thing But some don't know how to…
Don't You Worry About a Thing Everybody's got a thing But some don't know how to…
Donde Vas Oh oh oh oh ooh Oh oh oh oh ooh ¿A dónde…
El Cayuco (Son Montuno) Oye Cayuco Oye mi chachachá Pero mira baila, baila, baila Ca…
El Rey del Timbal El rey del timbal Soy yo La ley Soy yo El rey del timbal So…
El Timbalon tito suena timbalon…
El Yo Yo Sé que algun día yo regresaré A ti, mi Cuba hermosa,…
Encantado de la vida Bueno y que Cheo, ¿Cómo estas? Rico, rico, rico, encantado d…
Grossinger's Cha Cha Chá Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Guaguanco Ole ola oh la la, la la Ah la le oh…
Guantanamera Guantanamera Guajira guantanamera Guantanamera Guajira guant…
Hit the Bongo Hit, hit, hit Hit, hit, hit Hit, hit Dale, dale, dale Dale, …
How High Is the Moon Somewhere there's music How faint the tune Somewhere there's…
How High the Moon Somewhere there's music How faint the tune Somewhere there…
I Concentrate On You Whenever skies look gray to me And trouble begins to brew, W…
I Like It Like That I like it like that Yeah baby I like it like that I…
If I Had A Hammer If I had The opportunity If I had The opportunity If I…
If You Could See Me Now If you could see me now, you'd know how blue…
La Gloria Eres Tu Eres mi bien, lo que me tiene extasiado ¿Por qué negar…
La Guarachera Yo soy la más cumbanchera del solar La negra más linda…
La Rueda Tu eres la rueda, yo soy el camino Pasaste encima de…
La Ultima Copa Eche, amigo, no mas, echeme y llene hasta el borde la…
Let Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Llego Mijan Oh le le le le le le le le le…
Love Me I've got a feeling deep inside and this need I…
Lullaby Of Birdland Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I Always hear when you…
Mack the Knife Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear And it shows…
Mambo Díablo Recuerdo los tiempos cuando estaba morro me crie como un per…
Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembé //Mi chiquita va a gozar con bembe y cha cha cha// Mi…
Mi Guaguanco Ole ola oh la la, la la Ah la le oh…
Moddys Mood For Love There I go, there I go, there I go, there…
New Cha Cha Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Niña y Señora (Orquesta) A... LALALA A... LALALA A... LALALA A... LALA... …
On Broadway They say the neon lights are bright On Broadway They say…
On Green Dolphin Street It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened A…
Oy mi guaguanco Ole ola oh la la, la la Ah la le oh…
Oye Como Va Oye como va Me ritmo Bueno pa gozar Mulatta…
Oye Como Va (Bongo Edit) Oye como va mi ritmo Bueno pa' gozar, mulata Oye como va…
Oye Como Va ) Oye como va Me ritmo Bueno pa gozar Mulatta…
Oye Como Va - Live Oye como va mi ritmo Bueno pa' gozar, mulata Oye como va…
Oye Como Van Oye como va Me ritmo Bueno pa gozar Mulatta…
Oye Mi Guaguancó Ole ola oh la la, la la Ah la le oh…
Oye Mi Guangancó Ole ola oh la la, la la Ah la le oh…
Oye Mi Guapachá Ole ola oh la la, la la Ah la le oh…
Pa (Pa' la paloma, paloma, pa' la paloma) Que vuela paloma,…
Pa los Rumberos Vamos rumbero que la rumba ya va empezar Vamos Santana que…
Pick Yourself Up Please teacher, teach me something, Nice teacher, teach me …
Prelude To A Kiss If you hear A song in blue Like a flower crying For the…
Ran Kan Kan Ran kan kan kan, kan kan Pero suenan, suenan los timbales Ra…
Round Midnight It begins to tell 'Round midnight, midnight I do pretty well…
Sácala I can feel the magic floating in the air Being with…
Salsa Salsa Estoy engordando al pavo pá la Fiesta que ya viene tiene…
Salsa Y Sabor 2 X Miscellaneous Juicio Y Castigo (Se advierte que a par…
Salsumba Me tienes atontado y no puedo Pensar en mi trabajo…
Shadow of Your Smile The shadow of your smile When you have gone Will color all…
so in love Want you to take your broom and swept up my…
Sophisticated Lady Sophisticated lady tryin' to change my ways Just because you…
Soy Feliz Soy feliz, en la calle, en el barrio Soy feliz Soy feliz,…
Spain I can remember the rain in December The leaves of brown…
Speak Low Speak low when you speak, love, Our summer day withers away …
Suavecito Cha Cha Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
T.P. On the Strip if you listen this night i will dance dadadadadupeedooobimb…
Temptation You came, I was alone I should have known you were…
That Old Devil Moon I look at you and suddenly Something in your eyes I…
The Best Is Yet To Come Out of the tree of life I just picked me…
The Floozie Yeni bir aşk doğuyor mevsime, Kalbim uçacak gibi mavi gökler…
Tito's Cha Cha Cha Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Tu Solo Tu Eres mi bien, lo que me tiene extasiado ¿Por qué negar…
Un Cha Cha Vamos todo al mundo a gozar aqui ritmo de la vida…
Yours I look at you and suddenly Something in your eyes I…
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@cobeany
Still trying to wrap my mind around 1958! THIS IS SUCH A CLASSIC! I LOVE this MUSIC!
@henrydurieux2395
This is my favorite. For all time. Now and forever,
@josedanielcamerovelasquez680
Alguien que no le gusta esta mermelada no se quiere ni quiere q nadie🎉🎉🎉❤
@c.d.robinson3090
love it!
@AngeloG07
If you love it Liisten to Graeme Revell he plays it for the movie " out of time". You be the judge
@sir.fuentes7642
This is another level my friends.
@marialuisamontes9163
He descubierto esta música d Tito puente y estoy maravillada!
Todo es tan excelente!!
@juanmanuelpinaguido487
PARA MI GRAN AMIGA DE SIEMPRE SOFI.SALUDOS.
@stephenjablonsky1941
I loved it then and I love it now. The sixty year difference has made it sound like an old classic. As a young trumpet player myself I was impressed with the bravura of the Latin brass men until I read the liner notes and found out the lead trumpet on this recording was Bernie Glow, somebody you probably never heard about. Bernie was the man on so many recordings back in those days. He was one of the outstanding Jewish trumpet players who studied with Max Schlossberg. He made hundreds of recordings with all the best musicians at the time. Check him out.
@efraincardona8529
Mi difunto padre vivio esa epoca en New York en la decada del 1950.Bailo con los Titos y Machito
y me conto su alegria mientras se me salian las babas.