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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Paladium Memories
World - Released by TTH Records on Sep. 9, 1980
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A Man And His Music: El Inolvidable
World - Released by Fania on Nov. 3, 2009
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15 Inolvidables Exitos
World - Released by Discos TRUS on Mar. 12, 1980
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Live At Birdland (Live)
World - Released by Fania on Jan. 1, 1963
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The Legend's 30th Anniversary
World - Released by Fania on Mar. 17, 2003
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Back Home In Puerto Rico
World - Released by Fania on Jan. 1, 1962
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Wa-Pa-Cha: The Hand Clapping Cha Cha Cha (Remastered)
World - Released by Fania Records on Jan. 1, 1953
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Yo Soy El Bolero: Tito Rodríguez, Vol. 2 (Remastered)
Latin America - Released by Music MGP on May 31, 2012
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Carnival Of The Americas
World - Released by Fania on Oct. 7, 1964
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Esta Es Mi Orquesta: Big Band Latino
World - Released by Fania on Dec. 31, 1968
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Returns To The Palladium Live (Live)
World - Released by Fania on May 11, 1961
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Nuevamente
Tito Rodriguez, La Rondalla Venezolana
World - Released by Fania on Dec. 31, 1999
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Miedo al Cha Cha Cha
Latin America - Released by flor del caribe records on Jun. 12, 2020
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Sabor a Bolero
Classical - Released by flor del caribe records on Apr. 17, 2022
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