Elvis may have been known as "The King of Rock and Roll," but to fans of Latin music icon, Tito Puente will always be "The King."

Puente was responsible for making timbales a respectable solo instrument in Latin dance music and Latin jazz. He was also an accomplished player of the vibraphone, alto sax, bass, piano and drums, as well as an arranger and band leader.

Tito always counted dancers as among his most loyal devotees. His Dancemania album has sold over half a million copies since 1957, and four of his over 100 album releases have won Grammy Awards.

On November 19, 1996 Puente's contribution to American music was honored with a U.S. Postal Service stamp cancellation mark. The following year, Tito received the National Endowment Award from President Clinton and a star was installed on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

Catch Tito in his best days between recording contracts in 1981, as close to the folks as he ever was. A 74 minute percussion fiesta of nearly forgotten never before published live video captured at the Irvine Bowl during the 1981 Laguna Jazz Festival. Opening with two pieces of Alex Acuña (watch this clip!), drums, Justo Almario, sax, Eric Tillman, piano, Larry Klein, bass and Efrain Toro, percussion; followed by the 45 minute long main event featuring Tito Puente, timbales, “Patato” Valdez, congas, Mario Rivera, flute, Johnny Rodriguez, bongos, “Alfredito” Rodriguez, piano and Bobby Rodriquez, bass; signed off by Miguel Cruz and his Latin Jazz Ensemble.

Though he is no longer physically with us, he died May 31, 2000, Tito Puente will live forever in the hearts of music fans the world over. To get the DVD of Tito Puente's never published 74 minute live concert at the Irvine Bowl for the price of $19.95 push the PayPal button below.

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