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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Este es Mi Mundo
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 31 dec. 1968
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Reliquias de Tito Rodriguez
Wereldmuziek - Released by TTH Records on 23 mrt. 2008
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Carnival King
Latijns-Amerika - Released by nature oldies on 9 mrt. 2020
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El Jamaiquino (Remastered)
Salsa - Released by Vintage Records on 3 dec. 2020
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Music Store
Latijns-Amerika - Released by m.haart music on 6 mei 2019
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All the Greatest Hits
Wereldmuziek - Released by Burning Fire on 16 sep. 2008
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Nightingale
Latijns-Amerika - Released by oldies and hits for future on 20 mei 2019
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Grandes Exitos, Vol. 1
Bolero - Released by Sonotec on 1 jul. 1905
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Tito Rodríguez: Inolvidable Night en El Tamanaco (En Vivo)
Latijns-Amerika - Released by Music MGP on 27 okt. 2021
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Carousel
Latijns-Amerika - Released by Carooousel & mooore on 27 jun. 2019
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Mambo, Cha, Cha, Cha, Mama Guela
Wereldmuziek - Released by Saar srl on 17 jul. 2015
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Splash Of Color
Latijns-Amerika - Released by Sandmann & Walther on 30 aug. 2016
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Be With Me
Latijns-Amerika - Released by obligat music on 27 nov. 2015
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10 De Coleccion
Wereldmuziek - Released by Sony Music Latin on 4 sep. 2007
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