Machitos band has more latin percussion, while dizzys band mainly only features chano pozo list some mechanics of afrocuban music syncopated pattern on the claves when divided between two measures, beats hits on the 1, 4, 7 beats of measure one and the 3, 5 beats of measure two. Pozo claimed to be the cousin of chano pozo, though this has been disputed wikipedia. However, musically there is a lot of variety within this collection with songs coming from a range of musical genres such as afropop, latin jazz, and rock. One moment of genesis occurs in 1930, with the arrival of a nineteenyearold musical prodigy. The rio bar no longer existseven the small triangular block where it was located has been removed. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Blue note b6503 james moody and his modernistsgeorge wallington and his band the beginning and end of bop blue note blp 5006 james moody and his modernists with chano pozo blue note cdp 7 84436 2 art blakeys messengers, james moodys modernists new sounds blue note 553 james moody tropicana the fuller bop man blue note 556 james moody moodys all frantic workshop. Chano pozo biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. He got his start after moving to new york in 1947 when mario bauza got him to play with. In the 1940s, chano and other cuban musicians helped dizzy kick off a latin jazz craze. Luciano pozo gonzalez, known as chano pozo, was a great cuban percussionist, composer, singer and dancer.
Pozos killer was a local bookie named eusebio cabito munoz. Gnpzyx e gnpd 23 dizzy gillespie and his big band in concert featuring chano pozo gene norman presents gnp 20 various artists be our guest. Chano pozo was a percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of latin jazz. Havana, cuba jdisc is a tool for exploring jazz recordings, with rich information on the artists, songs, and labels, and vast legacy of lps and cds that have shaped the music we enjoy and. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Chano pozo played a major role in the founding of latin jazz, which was essentially a mixture of bebop and cuban folk music. The life of chano pozo in a just published biography. Before long, he would link up with trumpeter dizzy gillespie, then the face of an exciting new style called bebop. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Although he lived but 33 years, no discussion of latin jazz is complete without mention of his. March 4, 2002 luciano pozo, known as chano pozo, was a legendary afrocuban conga drummer who helped forge the way for afrocuban jazz and salsa. Chano pozo arrived in the united states in may 1946 and it is now 60 years since, together with dizzy gillespie, he performed at carnegie hall and staged his historic concert at the town hall. Chano pozo luciano pozo, known as chano pozo, was a legendary afrocuban conga drummer who helped forge the way for afrocuban jazz and salsa. Explore galleries, videos, bestof lists, and news related to the jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis.
A renowned percussionist in his hometown, pozo moved to new york in 1947 to break into the bustling jazz scene. Gene norman presents gnp 25 various artists afro drum carnival. Pete naters salsa legends and masters academy learn about the history, legends, and masters of the salsa genre, take lessons, read articles and more. Manteca which he recorded with dizzy gillespie, who considered him the greatest drummer he had ever heard, marked a turning point in jazz history. I t was in chano pozos harlem apartment in september 1947 that dizzy gillespie met cubas greatest percussionist, newly arrived from havana. Best of chano pozo vol3 remastered by chano pozo on spotify. He gained his musical background from cuban religious cults. Francisco chino pozo october 4, 1915, havana april 28, 1980, new york city was a cuban drummer. At the same time, it is also the very same anniversary of the classic africancuban jazz piece. Luciano pozo gonzalez january 7, 1915 in havana december 3, 1948 in new york city, known professionally as chano pozo, was a cuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer, and composer. Mar 14, 2019 luciano pozo gonzalez, better known as chano pozo january 7, 1915 in havana december 3, 1948 in new york city was an afrocuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of latin jazz. Born in former slave quarters in havana, pozo ascended as one of cubas most influential percussionists of the early 20th century. Conga player luciano chano pozo was born on this day january 7 in havana, cuba, in 1915. He cowrote some of dizzy gillespies latinflavored compositions, such as manteca and tin tin.
It all kind of reminds me of the time that maynard ferguson came to play at my high. Despite his brief career died at 33 for a drugrelated dispute, chano pozo is considered a key in the development of afrocuban jazz figure and one of the best percussionists in the world. A legendary and tragic figure, luciano chano pozo rose out of the toughest. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from chano pozo at the discogs marketplace. Jan 20, 2016 few percussionists have played as integral a role in shaping latin music as luciano chano pozo gonzalez 19151948. Gillespie told of as it was being composed almost at the. Luciano pozo gonzalez, better known as chano pozo was a cuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer. One of the most revered cuban drummers in history, chano pozo had a short but hugely influential career. Dec 04, 2008 cuban rumba, afro cuban music, latin jazz, salsa,mongo santamaria, candido gamero, latin percusion, congas. Artist estrellas juveniles, chano pozo, arsenio rodriguez.
Biography and work for chano pozo, listen to classical music and albums or compositions by chano pozo online. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Played with charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, chico ofarrill, carlos patato valdes, miguelito valdez, and many others as well. Horns mixed with cuban congas and other new sounds from latin america. Over the years ive collected a number of songs that ive classified, for dancing purposes, as chachacha. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Apr 17, 2009 the original songs composed by chano, are played here in a fresh and modern version. The tribute to chano pozo is a proposition of the best cuban music of all times. By the end of the month, pozo was adding his conga. Chano pozo profiled through music, photos, film clips and interviews with his younger sister, havana pundits and with musicians oscar valdes, jorge reyes, an archival interview with dizzy gillespie and three numbers played by. Pozo claimed to be the cousin of chano pozo, though this has been disputed. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Born in havana, cuba, pozo played in a number of cuban groups before relocating to new york in 1947. He was an autodidact on piano and bass, but concentrated on bongos, congas, and drums. The hottempered chano pozo was killed in new york at the age of 33, allegedly over an argument regarding money he felt he was being underpaid and for standing up for himself and making a scene. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of fania records, and 1 music rights societies. From the first hits of chano pozo as a composer in havana 1939, until his determining presence in the exciting fusion of afrocuban rhythms and bebop jazz, or cubop, originated. Afrocuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of latin jazz. The story of how latin music became embedded in americas cultural mainstream has many beginnings. Born in cuba 171915, killed in a bar room fight in harlem 12248.
Chano was born luciano pozo gonzalez on january 7, 1915 in a very poor neighborhood in havana. Check out chano pozo by chano pozo on amazon music. Chano pozo, an album by chano pozo on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Jango is personalized internet radio that helps you find new music based on what you already like. Chano pozo biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Best of chano pozo vol3 remastered, an album by chano pozo on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. He was a revolutionary jazz drummer, introducing in the american music genre a new and vigorous energy, according to outstanding cuban ethnologist don fernando ortiz. This article is within the scope of wikiproject jazz, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of jazz on wikipedia. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. On the other hand, gillespie who made some questionable records himself died before aguabella, at age 77, decided to record a four tops cover, the reworking of which relied heavily on a syrupy lead trombone. Luciano pozo gonzalez known professionally as chano pozo, was a cuban. Gillespie and pozos musical synthesis became known as afrocuban jazz or, for a short period, cubop. The number one conga player in cuba in the 1930s was chano pozo. Despite only living to age 33, he played a major role in the founding of latin jazz.
Chano pozo meets dizzy gillespie music the guardian. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Cuban percussionist, dancer, and composer chano pozo. Pozo had accused cabito of selling him poor quality marijuana and cabito. Chano was the best of the best, and soon he was playing beside dizzy in the united states. Host tavis smiley speaks with jazz writer tom piazza. He was murdered with three gunshots to the chest while going upstairs to his apartment. Few percussionists have played as integral a role in shaping latin music as luciano chano pozo gonzalez 19151948.
Chano pozo was an afrocuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer, playing an essential role in the foundation of latin jazz. Born in havana, cuba, on january 7, 1915, after moving to new york in 1947, he met dizzy gillespie who enthusiastically added him to his bebop big band. Mid this article has been rated as midimportance on the. His reputation as an incendiary live performer preceded him, and soon he was playing with dizzy gillespie. Release dates 1 also known as aka 2 release dates cuba november 2002. One of their collaborative efforts produced the 1947 hit manteca, which quickly became a standard of the jazz repertoire. He cowrote some of dizzy gillespies latinflavored compositions, such as manteca and tin tin deo, and was the first. Chano pozo was an afrocuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of latin jazz. For anyone who has watched the interview with dizzy gillespie where he describes his encounter with chano pozo, when the great percussionist first came to him with the raw, almost primordial ideas for the now legendary manteca suite it is impossible not to be impressed with the raw power of the melody and harmonic scheme that mr.
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