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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Reliquias de Tito Rodriguez
World Music - Erschienen bei TTH Records am 23.03.2008
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Carnival King
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei nature oldies am 09.03.2020
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El Jamaiquino (Remastered)
Salsa - Erschienen bei Vintage Records am 03.12.2020
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Music Store
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei m.haart music am 06.05.2019
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All the Greatest Hits
World Music - Erschienen bei Burning Fire am 16.09.2008
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Nightingale
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei oldies and hits for future am 20.05.2019
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Tito Rodríguez: Inolvidable Night en El Tamanaco (En Vivo)
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Music MGP am 27.10.2021
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Carousel
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Carooousel & mooore am 27.06.2019
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Mambo, Cha, Cha, Cha, Mama Guela
World Music - Erschienen bei Saar srl am 17.07.2015
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El Inolvidable
Jazz - Erschienen bei Music Manager am 14.07.2015
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Splash Of Color
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei Sandmann & Walther am 30.08.2016
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Be With Me
Lateinamerika - Erschienen bei obligat music am 27.11.2015
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10 De Coleccion
World Music - Erschienen bei Sony Music Latin am 04.09.2007
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The Best OF Tito Rodriguez Vol. 3
World Music - Erschienen bei RCA Records Label am 01.01.1994
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No Vale La Pena
Bolero - Erschienen bei MultiMusic am 11.08.2023
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