The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, and his music. Tito, Jr. is on a passionate mission. The younger Puente is determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father. He refuses to let his father become a distant memory. “He was just too vibrant, too exciting. There was magic in the music my father made. It made people happy all over the world.” He has found captive audiences who echo his passion. Crowds lured to a venue by the father are returning to see the son — and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage.
Tito Puente, Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos, performing arts centers, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide, performing more than 300 shows over the past 5 years. His 2004 album, “In My Father’s Shoes” featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name.
He was seen in a tribute to his father’s music on NBC’s two hour special–“The Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem.” He has also appeared on the ABC soap opera hit “One Life to Live” in performance with his big band.
Symphony appearances include Dallas, San Antonio, Colorado, South Bend, and
upcoming performances with the Palm Desert Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch.
Tito, Jr.’s new CD release, “Got Mambo?” is a mixture of the old and the new as he takes a musical departure into some powerful new music he can truly call his own. Guest artists Bobby Cruz and Hansel & Raul help make this a coming of age project for Puente, Jr. and the album is receiving heavy praise from Tropical and Latin Jazz critics alike.
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Playing at these Events
Red-Hot Latin Jazz
High-energy blend of infectious grooves – bring your dancing shoes
Date: Monday, November 2
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Naxal
Ticket: NRs. 2000
(Gates open at 6:30 pm and close at 8:00 pm)
Jazzmandu Finale
The festival’s all-star lineup comes together for one final exchange of musical energy and positive vibes as this year’s Jazzmandu concludes.
Date: Wednesday, November 4th
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Venue: The Malla Hotel, Lekhnath Marg, Lainchaur
Ticket: NRs. 1800
(Gates open at 5:00 pm and close at 8:00 pm)
Jazzmandu Workshop
Venue: Kathmandu University
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd
Time: 1 – 2pm