Actor
Born Apr 20, 1923 · New York City, New York, USA
Active 1984–2000 · Awards: National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Library of Congress Living Legend, Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording, Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album
Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, vibraphonist and record producer. He composed dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz music.