Tito Rodriguez

Multi-instrumentalist Tito Rodriguez played a significant role in Brand-new York’s thriving Latin dance picture from the 1950s and ’60s. His expressive playing was a significant factor in the achievement of his sibling Johnny Rodriguez’s music group. A indigenous of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Rodriguez shown his abilities at an extremely early age. Accomplished on a number of devices, he could interpret well-known music while still in his child years. He secured his 1st contract like a musician at age 13. Although he produced his first visit to america as an associate of Cuarteto Caney, his tenure using the music group was short-lived. After arriving late to a significant gig, he was terminated by bandleader Noro Morales. He quickly discovered employment using the music group led by Enrique Madriguera. Pursuing his sibling to NY in 1939, Rodriguez approved a position using the Johnny Rodriguez Orchestra. Although he was enticed by offers to become listed on Xavier Cugart’s group, he continued to be faithful to his brother’s group. While in NY, he sharpened his abilities as students of Teacher Moe Goldenberg. In 1952, he received a reference to honor award from your Hundred years Conservatory of Music of NY. Through the early rock and roll era, Rodriguez performed for some time with Leroy Holmes’ orchestra and created albums by Un Cuarteto Los Hispanos, Los Montemar, and Teddy Trinidad. In the middle-’60s, Rodriguez came back to Puerto Rico. Furthermore to performing often in San Juan resorts, he hosted well-known television show Un Present de Tito Rodriguez. Rodriguez passed away from leukemia on Feb 28, 1972.