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MARIO (MAYITO) DEL MONTE JR

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Virtuoso percussionist whose strengths are his technical brilliance, versatility and proven leadership abilities. He plays as a solo performer, session musician, instructor and band leader of LATIN STREET. He has played alongside of the greatest musicians such as Ignacio Berroa, Paquito Rivera, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Alex Acuña, Luis Conte, Jose Feliciano, Jane Bunnet, Hilario Duran among others.MAYITO ON TRUMPET - Check it out!

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Member Since: 9/9/2006
Band Website: www.mariodelmontejr.bizhosting.com
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Who was Chano Pozo ?

1915 - 1948

Composer - Singer - Dancer - Conguero
THE ORIGINAL CONGA KING / ELREY DEL TAMBOR

He has inspired new generations of Cuban musicians since the 1940's to present days by introducing ancient African rhythms to the music

Chano Pozo made Afro Cuban rhythmsuniversally popular. He played in Dizzy Gillespie's band and helped enrich the music by fusinG jazz, bebop and Afro Cuban music. The result was the creation of LATIN JAZZ MOVEMENT.


Sounds Like: CUBAN PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS

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The Live Music Report

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Posted by on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:54:00 GMT

The CPS is a tribute to Chano Pozo

Who was Chano Pozo ? 1915 - 1948 Composer - Singer - Dancer - CongueroTHE ORIGINAL CONGA KING / ELREY DEL TAMBOR He has inspired new generations of Cuban musicians since the 1940's to present days b...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:36:00 GMT