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Mambo Legends Orchestra
12+ albums
salsa
about
The former musicians of the Tito Puente Orchestra have come together as the Mambo Legends Orchestra. The Mambo Legends Orchestra brings all of its incredible musicians together under their new name to bring their music to an international audience and to further explore the music which they have been masters of playing for over 30 years. The Mambo Legends Orchestra is led by John 'Dandy' Rodriguez, musically directed by Jose Madera, with Mitch Frohman, each having spent over 25 years working with Tito Puente. The focus of the band is driven by their dedication to keeping the sound of the 50's and 60's Palladium era music thriving and moving forward. The Orchestra has successfully kept the sound of the Big 3 (Machito, Tito Rodriguez and Tito Puente) alive and well, while allowing for its progression by working with new musical concepts. John 'Dandy' Rodriguez John grew up in New York City at a time when it was the heart and soul of Latin Jazz in this country. In 1962 at 17 years old John earned a place playing Bongo's in the Tito Puente Orchestra. This was the beginning of John's career and of a lifetime association with the King of Latin Music, Tito Puente. John spent over 30 years with the Tito Puente Orchestra, also working with Tito Rodriguez from 1965 to 1968 and with Ray Barretto from 1970 until the end of 1972. John went on to form his successful 'Tipica 73' band in 1972, which he was with until 1979. Following this he went back to work with Tito Puente, playing alo
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Watch Out! ¡Ten Cuidao!
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Watch Out ! Ten Cuidao!
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Watch Out! Ten Cuidao!
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Beginner’s Guide to Salsa
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Watch Out! (¡Ten Cuidao!)
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Watch Out! ¡Ten Cuida'o!
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Watch Out Ten Cuidao
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Watch Out! ¡Ten Cuida'o! [[Disc 2]]
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Live At SOBs In NYC
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Mambo Legends Live at SOB's New York 2009
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Watch Out!
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Watch Out! ?Ten Cuidao!