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Born: February 16, 1912 in Tampa, FL
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: April 15, 1984 in London, England
Genre: Latin

Biography:
Machito played a huge role in the history of Latin jazz, for his bands of the 1940s were probably the first to achieve a fusion of powerful Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz improvisation. At its roaring best, the band had a hard-charging sound, loaded wit ...More >>

Discography: 2002 Vamos A Bailar! 1983 Machito!!! 1983 1983 Grammy Award Winner 1982 Machito and His Salsa Big Band 1982 1982 Machito 1982 More >>

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Influenced By: Antonio Machin Mario Bauza Xavier Cugat Jimmie Lunceford Duke Ellington More >> Followers: Cachao Cheo Feliciano Spanish Harlem Orchestra Cyro Baptista Beny Moré More >>

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