Tito Puente - King Of Latin Music
Author: Jim Payne
ALL NEW!
- 88 Page Book
- A 45-minute DVD Included
This is the story of the renowned musician known internationally as the King of Latin Music, an instrumental force in the rise of la musica latina and its spread throughout the world. Here are first-person stories that trace Titos life, starting with the early years in New York City, through the war years, the emergence of the Palladium nightclub as a center of Latin Music and his development as an arranger and bandleader. Tito provides humor, history and insights into the music and its masters, and discusses the foundation of Latin jazz and the evolution of Mambo, Rumba and Danzon. The book also contains a discography and 50 archival photos.
The 45 minute Bonus DVD features never-before-seen footage of Tito discussing his incredible 50-year career as a band leader and the influence of other musicians from Cachao to Celia Cruz to Santana. Also includes Tito soloing on his legendary gold timbales.
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Editors Pick: Terrific little book which includes an in-depth DVD interview with Tito Puente. Actually, this book is a highly edited version of the highly acclaimed "Tito Puente's – Drumming with the Mambo King," turning it into a more concise handbook about Puente's life and achievements. The book's also a wonderful guide to Cuban musical styles, with a section that defines rumba, son, danzón etc. Has a complete Puente discography too.
Includes a special ALL NEW Bonus DVD that features never-before-seen footage of Tito discussing his incredible 50-year career as a band leader.
Highly Recommended. (BP)