Tito Rodriguez
Multi-instrumentalist Tito Rodriguez played an important role in New York's thriving Latin dance scene of the 1950s and '60s. His expressive playing was an important factor in the success of his brother Johnny Rodriguez's band.
A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Rodriguez displayed his talents at a very young age. Accomplished on a variety of instruments, he could interpret popular tunes while still in his childhood. He secured his first contract as a musician at the age of 13. Although he made his first trip to the United States as a member of Cuarteto Caney, his tenure with the band was short-lived. After coming late to an important gig, he was fired by bandleader Noro Morales. He quickly found employment with the band led by Enrique Madriguera.
Following his brother to New York in 1939, Rodriguez accepted a position with the Johnny Rodriguez Orchestra. Although he was tempted by offers to join Xavier Cugat's group, Tito remained faithful to his brother's group. While in New York, he sharpened his skills as a student of Professor Moe Goldenberg. In 1952, he received a mention of honor award from the Century Conservatory of Music of New York. During the early rock era, Rodriguez played for a while with Leroy Holmes' orchestra and produced albums by El Cuarteto los Hispanos, Los Montemar, and Teddy Trinidad. In the mid-'60s, Rodriguez returned to Puerto Rico. In addition to performing frequently in San Juan hotels, he hosted the popular television show El Show de Tito Rodriguez. Rodriguez died from leukemia on February 28, 1973.
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25th Anniversary Performance
World - Released by Sonotec on Nov 14, 2018
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Mientras Tú No Llegas
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Sep 22, 2021
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El Día Que Me Quieras
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Sep 22, 2021
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Orquídea de Plata
Salsa - Released by 2010 Bajo licencia de El Disco De Moda C.A. on Jun 1, 2010
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Condenado a la Distancia
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Sep 22, 2021
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Por Siempre Boleros / Tito Rodriguez
World - Released by Garra Records on Jan 1, 2014
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Abrazos de Navidad
Latin America - Released by Delfer Music on Dec 7, 2020
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Grandes Exitos, Vol. 1
World - Released by Sonotec on Jul 1, 1905
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Grandes Exitos, Vol. 2
World - Released by Sonotec on Jul 1, 1905
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Lo Mismo Que A Usted
Bolero - Released by MultiMusic on Aug 11, 2023
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De Tres Flores
Latin America - Released by Delfer Music on Apr 24, 2020
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Por Eso No Debes
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Nov 4, 2022
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Grandes Exitos, Vol. 2
Bolero - Released by Sonotec on Jul 1, 1905
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Reliquias de Tito Rodriguez
World - Released by Disco Hit on Mar 23, 2008
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Vieja Luna
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Sep 22, 2021
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Amor Perdóname
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Sep 22, 2021
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Qué Te Importa
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Sep 22, 2021
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Llévatela
Bolero - Released by Multimusic México on Sep 22, 2021
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