Tito Puente
- January 10, 2024
- Composer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tito Puente |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 20, 1923(1923-04-20) |
| Age | 101 |
| Date Of Death | 2000-05-31 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Tito Puente Biography
| Name | Tito Puente |
| Birthday | Apr 20 |
| Birth Year | 1923 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Margaret Asencio |
| Children(s) | Tito Puente Jr., Audrey Puente, Richard Puente |
Tito Puente is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on April 20, 1923 in New York, United States. A pioneering Latin music composer, who composed several hits and was awarded 5 Grammy Awards for his distinctive music sound.
He was in the film “The Mambo Kings,” which starred He appeared in the movie “The Mambo Kings,” starring Antonio Banderas..
His wife was Margaret Asencio from 1963 to 2000. He had three children , Tito Jr., Audrey and Richard. He was the son of a factory foreman and his mother was the first to enroll the boy in lessons on piano.
Tito Puente Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tito Puente is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tito Puente 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at the Julliard School for Music under the GI Bill and formed his orchestra that was well-known in the 1950s.
He released more than 100 albums and composed close to 200 original compositions. He earned an honorary title El Rey de los Timbales or the King of the Timbales.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Tito Puente Dating?
According to our records, Tito Puente married to Margaret Asencio. As of December 1, 2023, Tito Puente’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Tito Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tito Puente celebrates birthday on April 20 of every year.
Is Tito Puente still alive?
2000
What did Tito Puente died from?
Tito Puente, 77, the high-energy bandleader and percussionist who had audiences up on their feet and dancing for more than 50 years and who helped marry Latin sounds into the family of jazz, died May 31 after heart surgery at New York University Medical Center.
Why was Tito Puente called El Rey?
In Tito Puente’s musical career that spanned six decades, he earned the nickname “El Rey” ( The King ), three times: King of the Timbales, Mambo King and King of Latin Jazz.
Is Tito Puente salsa?
Tito Puente (born 1923) is widely considered to be the godfather of Latin jazz and salsa , devoting more than six decades of his life to performing Latin music and earning a reputation as a masterful percussionist.
Who is bandleader Puente?
Tito Puente , byname of Ernesto Antonio Puente, Jr., (born April 20, 1923, New York, New York, U.S.—died May 31, 2000, New York City), American bandleader, composer, and musician who was one of the leading figures in Latin jazz.