Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
Even without the huge banner of El Rey hanging behind the orchestra, Tito Puente's contribution to this music is ever present here; a huge force and quality that has a life of its own.
- descarga.com
Latin Big Band sound at its best. The Palladium's days don't seem too far away. Former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra shine on this forceful recording. A gem for the passionate listener and especially for the motivated dancer. - Latinjazz.net
Discography
The Latin Giants Play the Music of the Palladium
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Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Having toured the world for the last 30+ years with Tito Puente, these wonderful all-stars are well known and accepted virtually all over the world. All music performed by the Latin Giants is danceable there by creating an environment enjoyable and exciting to all!
Jose Madera - Music Director
Born in New York City to Jose "Pin" Madera, who was the first arranger for the Machito Orchestra. He was the musical director for the Tito Puente
Orchestra for the last ten years and was also a staff arranger at the legendary Fania Records in the 1970s.
Mitch Frohman - He has played and recorded with all of the top artists in this music such as Mongo Santamaria, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri and the Spanish Harlem Orhchestra. He is the saxophone soloist on the theme song of HBOs mega hit Sex and the City.
Johnny Rodriguez , JR. - He started as a teenager with Tito Rodriguez. Johnny earned a spot playing bongos in the Tito Puente Band for 27 years. That was the beginning of a life long association with the man acknowledged as the king of Latin music.
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