Tito Puente

American musician (1923-2000) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77

Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, vibraphonist 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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2016Latin Songwriters Hall of FameAward2003Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2001Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical AlbumAward2000Died31 May 2000Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin AlbumAwardLatin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical AlbumAward1999International Latin Music Hall of FameAward1995Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1991Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin AlbumAward1984Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin AlbumAward1979Grammy Award for Best Latin RecordingAward1923Born20 April 1923