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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Tito Rodríguez Presenta Vitín Avilés
World - Released by Fania on Oct 21, 1964
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Un Retrato de Tito Rodriguez - El Hombre, Su Musica, Su Vida
World - Released by TTH Records on Oct 20, 2008
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Eternamente
Tito Rodriguez, La Rondalla Venezolana
World - Released by Fania on Jun 15, 1993
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Vintage Puerto Rico Nº4 - EPs Collectors "La Casa Del Mambo"
Latin America - Released by Vintage Music on May 16, 1958
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Reliquias de Tito Rodriguez
World - Released by TTH Records on Mar 23, 2008
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Grandes Exitos, Vol. 1
Bolero - Released by Sonotec on Jul 1, 1905
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25th Anniversary Performance
Tito Rodriguez, Orquesta de Lucho Macedo
World - Released by Disco Hit on Nov 1, 2011
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Tito Rodríguez: Inolvidable Night en El Tamanaco (En Vivo)
Latin America - Released by Music MGP on Oct 27, 2021
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10 De Coleccion
World - Released by Sony Music Latin on Sep 4, 2007
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The Best OF Tito Rodriguez Vol. 3
World - Released by RCA Records Label on Jan 1, 1994
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