Tito Rodriguez Y Su Orquesta
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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Vintage Cuba No. 121 - EP: Bésame Mucho
Amérique latine - Paru chez Vintage Music le 10 juin 1955
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
En Puerto Angel, Venezuela
Amérique latine - Paru chez Mundo Digital le 22 mars 1960
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Vintage Puerto Rico Nº 8 - EPs Collectors "Un Poquito De Mambo"
Amérique latine - Paru chez Vintage Music le 30 sept. 1957
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Vintage Music No. 95 - LP: Tito Rodríguez
Amérique latine - Paru chez Vintage Music le 8 mai 2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Vintage Puerto Rico Nº 7 - EPs Collectors "Tito Rodríguez Y El Mambo"
Amérique latine - Paru chez Vintage Music le 10 nov. 1955
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Cha Cha Cha, No. 3 (Mono Version)
Musiques du monde - Paru chez BNF Collection le 1 janv. 1955
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Charanga Pachanga (EP) (Remastered 2020)
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Hit Singles Records le 27 févr. 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo