Comments on: Remembering Tito Puente

By: Tito

Tito — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:03:33 +0000

Nelson,
The name of the artist that Tito Puente introduced at the Copa in 1999 is Dave Valentin. (World re known flute player.

By: Nelson

Nelson — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:53:55 +0000

I saw him at the copa in 1999 where he introduced Valentine. Does any one know who is Valentine?

By: Nelson

Nelson — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:52:45 +0000

I have autograph drum sticks by Tito Puente. Does any one know what they will go for?

By: Tristian Gallegos

Tristian Gallegos — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:41:25 +0000

Tito Puente was one of the best percussionists I’ve ever heard. When I was in second grade, I heard a couple of his songs on 88.5 Kplu in Seattle at the time, but didn’t think much of him then. But now I know who he was, and how he contributed to latin music. I’m a 14 year old blind keyboardist, and am inspired by all of the musicians I’ve heard. I always listen to Xm radio’s Latin Jazz station, and came across a song I liked, which was from Tito Puente. My favorites are Ran Kan Kan, and a live recording of Oye Como Va. I’m glad Tito Jr. is keeping his father’s music alive. Very well done, and great version of the classic Que Sera Mi China. Tito Puente’s music will never be forgotten.
Tristian Gallegos

By: graham lightfoot

graham lightfoot — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:10:07 +0000

I’m from the UK and came upon Tito late but since have changed what I perceived as “Latin” music, this is thanks to Tito. He brought the timbales to the front of the band the same way as Gene Krupa ans Keith Moon did with the drum_kit, percussionist every where owe him a massive debt of gratitude

By: Papo Santiago

Papo Santiago — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:53:47 +0000

I met Mr. Tito Puente back in the late 80′s in Berlin Germany. What a gentleman! He was always happy. He always asked for me when he visited us and always invited me backstage. We talked and joked while he drank a glass of Remy Martin. I even played with him on a duel in “El Rey del Timbal” on stage! And I got a video to prove it. One of my best memories. But, never got to thank him for his friendship. But, he knows that I’m grateful. And that’s good enough for me. Gracias, Maestro!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:39:33 +0000

Charlie(Bongo)Santiago, Miami FL.
I met the Master, back in 77 and played with him at a fundraiser for The Greats, rest in Peace Legend Singer Santitos Colon’s wife.
We all need to thank Tito Puente not only for his legacy also for bringing the percussion section to the front stage.
My Respect.

By: Frankie Valentin

Frankie Valentin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:02:50 +0000

I got to meet Tito & Patato at a record store call Discomat in 1979 in N.Y.C. A friend and myself went there after hearing that the both would attend. The album Just like magic had came out and Martin Cohen was also there to promote the album. Can you believe no one was there at the beginning and when we saw both of them walk up the stairs we were like this is too good to be true! We were besides ourself. Both Tito & Patato sign the album,It was the best day in my percussion life!

By: Elma Arredondo

Elma Arredondo — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:14:43 +0000

Friends were talking about Tito Puente in 1997. That’s when I first heard of him. How fortunate we were when he performed that year at the 1st Annual Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival. Unforgettable South Texas event!

By: Hakim Ludin

Hakim Ludin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:42:40 +0000

Tito Puente was a mentor and pioneer for many musicians on this globe. He did not only play latin music, but his music reached the people around the globe. His happiness and brilliant soli are outstanding!
God bless him, Hakim Ludin