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Tito Puente: Quatro – The Definitive Collection [Playlist]
The Puerto Rican-American jazz master Tito Puente would have celebrated his 90th birthday nine years ago on April 20th, 2013, as well as the 10th anniversary of his Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. At that time, and to honor one of the 20th Century’s great musical figures, Sony Music Latin delivered something for the Latin icon’s fans to celebrate: the release of Tito Puente: Quatro – The Definitive Collection. This historic release was the first-ever archival boxed-set collection from Sony Music Latin’s extensive music vaults, with four classic albums by Tito Puente recorded between 1955 and 1960 for RCA Victor: Cuban Carnival (1956), Night Beat (1957), Dance Mania (1958) and Revolving Bandstand (1960). The set also included a 5th bonus CD of rarities highlighting outtakes, alternate takes and his biggest-selling single hit, “Ran Kan Kan.”
This history-making collection featured landmark recordings by the famed composer, percussionist and bandleader, defining his style and his reach, as well as setting the foundation for his later work. Quatro, the Definitive Collection was made available in three formats: as a 5-CD set, 180-gram vinyl 5-LP set, or, for the first time, as a digital download collection, all remastered to the highest standards from the original RCA tapes.
Today, on the 99th birthday of Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. (April 20, 1923 – June 1, 2000), better known as Tito Puente, one of the true Mambo kings, we offer this collection to our followers as a Spotify Music playlist. Take your time to relax, turn up the volume on your audio device and enjoy!
The Latin Jazz Playlist is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Jazz, Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition.
We have changed the name of our playlist series, from The Latin Side of Jazz to The Latin Jazz Playlist. We feature a new design and provide information about the featured albums and tracks, and also offer our playlist on two platforms: Spotify and YouTube.
Episode Two 2025 features 12 tracks from new albums released by some of the best artists creating great music during these challenging times; artists who are breaking barriers and who are expanding the musical scope and diversity within the jazz genre.
Featured Artists and Albums on this Episode
Poncho Sánchez & His Latin Jazz Band – Live at the Belly Up Tavern (March 2025)
Ariacne – Legacy (October 2024)
Alex “Apolo” Ayala – Afro Puerto Rican Jazz (April 2025)
Various Artists Compilation – Salsa De La Bahia, Vol. III – Renegade Queens (March 2025)
Dimas Sánchez – Afro Antillano (February 2025)
Manon Mullener – Stories (March 2025)
Sebastian Laverde – Pink & Blue (December 2024)
Richard Peña – The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar (April 2025)
Ronald Snijders – Penta (January 2025)
Joaquín Sosa – Ilú (November 2024)
Diego Figueiredo – I Love Samba (August 2024)
Noedy Hechavarría Duharte – Monday Morning (May 2024)
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The Latin Jazz Playlist is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Jazz, Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition.
We have changed the name of our playlist series, from The Latin Side of Jazz to The Latin Jazz Playlist. We feature a new design and provide information about the featured albums and tracks, and also offer our playlist on two platforms: Spotify and YouTube.
Episode One 2025 features 12 tracks from new albums released by some of the best artists creating great music during these challenging times; artists who are breaking barriers and who are expanding the musical scope and diversity within the jazz genre.
Featured Artists and Albums on this Episode
Patricia Zárate Pérez – Panamanian Suite
Daniel García Trio – Wonderland
Joachim Horsley – Afro Bach
Rachel Thérrien Latin Jazz Project – Mi Hogar II
Julito Alvarado – My Musical Journey
Duduka Da Fonseca Trio – Rio Fantasia
Jose Irarragorri – Recorridos
Renee Rosnes – Crossing Paths
Altin Sencalar – Discover The Present
Luis Disla – DislaMotion – The Prophecy Vol. 2
Tomás Martín López – Right Here
Tres Para Cuatro – Tres Para Cuatro Latin Jazz
The Latin Side of Jazz is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Jazz, Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition.
Episode 43 features thirteen terrific tracks from new albums released by some of the best artists creating great music during these times of rapid change; artists who are breaking barriers and who are expanding the musical scope and diversity within the jazz genre.
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- Track 1: Priorities – Roy Hargrove’s Crisol – From the album Grande-Terre (2024)
- Track 2: El Sinsonte – Los Muñequitos de Matanzas – From the album 70 Años con el Poder de la Rumba (2023)
- Track 3: Mambo “Chucho” Influenciado – Rachel Thérrien Latin Jazz Project feat. OKAN – Single Track (2024)
- Track 4: Giovanniology – Giovanni Hidalgo – From the album Jubilation (2024)
- Track 5: Temptation – Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet – From the album 3 Sides of the Coin (2024)
- Track 6: Jazz Pa’l Mambo – Oscar Hernández & Alma Libre – The New York Band – From the album No Words Needed (2024)
- Track 7: Time Problems – Beatriz – From the EP Momentos (2024)
- Track 8: Esqueleto – Diego Rivera – From the album Ofrenda (2024)
- Track 9: Con Personas (With the People) – Carlos Mena – From the album Con Personas (With the People) (2024)
- Track 10: 19 y 42 – Marina Albero – From the album A Nomad of Sound (2024)
- Track 11: Swing Forever – Spanish Harlem Orchestra – From the album Swing Forever (2024)
- Track 12: Bebo – Daniel Pardo – From the album Ese Momento (2024)
- Track 13: Frigatebird – Ittetsu Nasuda – From the album Tailwind (2024)
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