Legendary Salsa band leaders, Groups & Musicians from the island of Puerto Rico past & present.

Opening number Tito Puente arrangement of Jazz song.

Opening theme number “Jumpin with Symphony Sid” by composer and Tenor Saxophonist Lester Young. Then we heard the genius of the late great King of Latin Music Tito Puente with an arrangement for the latin dancing audience

 legendary Tropical Salsa & Latin Jazz Music musicians, groups and band leaders. There are so many recordings of each musician, group, and legendary band leaders we will showcase for you tonight for the purpose of creating awareness of creative talent behind the music and entertain. Now let’s listen to a set by the legendary Salsa band El Gran Combo. With pianist, band leader Rafael Ithier age 90.