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Tito Puente
April 20, 1923 - June 1, 2000
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Latin jazz king Tito Puente is shown in this Feb. 1992 file photo. Puente, who rode to fame on the heels of the 1950s mambo craze died Wednesday at NYU Medical Center, his agent said. He was 77. Puente recorded over 100 albums in his 63-year music career and was a four-time Grammy winner.
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My first memory of live music was when my mom took me to see Tito Puente. I was a child, and his rhythmic imprint was indelible. His powerful beat captured my imagination, and took me on the ride of my life. His rhythm was about life and the joy of living. As long as people dance, his spirit will never die. May the clave be with him always,
-Mickey Hart
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