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.
© Craig Harris /TiVo
-
-
-
En la Oscuridad
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 31 dec. 1968
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Charanga Pachanga
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 1 jan. 1961
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
El Pollo de Carlitos (Mono Version)
Wereldmuziek - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1961
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
The Best Of Tito Rodriguez Vol. 1
Wereldmuziek - Released by RCA Records Label on 9 dec. 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Alma Con Alma
Cindy Rodriguez, Tito Rodriguez
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 1 jan. 1995
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Los Grandes Éxitos de Tito Rodríguez
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 31 dec. 1967
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Latin Songs Of Love
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 31 dec. 1966
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Grandes Éxitos de Tito Rodríguez
Wereldmuziek - Released by Pueblo Viejo on 5 jul. 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Yo Soy el Bolero: Tito Rodríguez, Vol. 1 (Remastered)
Latijns-Amerika - Released by Music MGP on 31 mei 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Latin Jewels
Wereldmuziek - Released by Mundo Digital on 22 apr. 1958
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Recordando a Tito Rodriguez
Latijns-Amerika - Released by Pipila Records S.A. DE C.V. on 1 jan. 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
En La Soledad
Wereldmuziek - Released by TTH Records on 20 okt. 2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Boleros Románticos
Bolero - Released by Meta - Disconet - Express on 27 sep. 2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Mambo Mona
Latijns-Amerika - Released by Tumbao Cuban Classics on 9 jan. 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
La Voz Inolvidable
Bolero - Released by TTH Records on 10 sep. 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
En "Algo Nuevo"
Wereldmuziek - Released by TTH Records on 20 okt. 2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo