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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El Mambo Hop
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Babarabatiri Music am 23.03.2015
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El Dinámico (feat. Noro Morales y su Orquesta)
World Music - Erschienen bei Discos VRZ am 08.03.1952
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Traditions
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Traditions am 25.11.2022
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Winter Dreams
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Winter Dreams am 05.10.2022
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El Fabuloso Tito Rodríguez
Salsa - Erschienen bei MCM am 15.11.2015
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Boleros Inolvidables Volume 1
World Music - Erschienen bei YOYO USA Digital Only Originals am 20.03.2012
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Popular Songs
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Popular Songs am 30.10.2022
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The Platinum Collection
Bolero - Erschienen bei RGS Music am 21.05.2013
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Tito Rodríguez: Live In Lima, The Last Album (Live)
World Music - Erschienen bei Music MGP am 25.05.2012
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Eternamente
Tito Rodriguez, La Rondalla Venezolano
Bolero - Erschienen bei El Palacio de la Musica am 15.06.1993
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Mambo Jazz & Swing
Alternativ und Indie - Erschienen bei Music Manager am 22.05.2015
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Ven Porque Te Necesito
World Music - Erschienen bei Delfer Music am 31.01.2020
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Tito Rodríguez Presenta Vitín Avilés
World Music - Erschienen bei Fania am 21.10.1964
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Nostalgia
World Music - Erschienen bei Fania Records am 01.01.1972
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Un Retrato de Tito Rodriguez - El Hombre, Su Musica, Su Vida
World Music - Erschienen bei TTH Records am 20.10.2008
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Mi Razón: Amarte
World Music - Erschienen bei Fania am 31.12.1969
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Eternamente
Tito Rodriguez, La Rondalla Venezolana
World Music - Erschienen bei Fania am 15.06.1993
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Vintage Puerto Rico Nº4 - EPs Collectors "La Casa Del Mambo"
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Vintage Music am 16.05.1958
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Este es Mi Mundo
World Music - Erschienen bei Fania am 31.12.1968
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