Luciano "Chano" Pozo González | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 7, 1915 Havana, Cuba |
| Died | December 3, 1948 (aged 33)[1] Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Timbadora |
| Years active | 1929–1948 |
Luciano Pozo González (January 7, 1915 – December 3, 1948),[2] known professionally as Chano Pozo, was a Cuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer, and composer. Despite only living to the age of 33, he played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz. He co-wrote some of Dizzy Gillespie's Latin-flavored compositions, such as "Manteca" and "Tin Tin Deo", and was the first Latin percussionist in Gillespie's band. According to Rebeca Mauleón, "Few percussionists have played as integral a role in shaping Latin music as Luciano 'Chano' Pozo González".[3]
- ^ Mauleón, Rebeca (January 20, 2016). "Chano Pozo's life and legacy". sfjazz.org. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "Life and Death of Cuban drummer "Chano" Pozo. | The History, Culture and Legacy of the People of Cuba". Thecubanhistory.com. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ Mauleón, Rebeca (January 20, 2016). "Chano Pozo: Legacy Of The Ultimate Rumbero". On the Corner. SFJAZZ Center. Retrieved May 7, 2023.