Tito Puente, Jr.

Tito Puente Jr. bears a striking resemblance to his legendary Father, 'El Rey", not just in physical appearance, but also in his virtuosity in all phases of Latin music. He sings, he plays, he composes, and is a consummate performer.

Tito Jr. was born and raised in New York City, within the culture of his Puerto Rican background. He studied music and composition while still at college, and under the tutelage of Tito Puente Sr., learned everything his esteemed Father could teach him about Latin percussion. Soon he began to perform with his own group in various different venues in North and Latin America.

His music is a blend of Pop, Latin jazz and Dance, laced with influences of classic Mambo and Cha Cha Cha, a fusion of styles which encompasses every generation, and makes him a force to be reckoned with. His high-energy, dance-laced performances have audiences everywhere clamoring for more.

His debut album "Guarachando", which he co-produced for the EMI-Latin label, featured a cover, in his own inimitable style, of his father's signature standard "Oye Como Va". It soared to #7 on Billboard's Dance chart, stayed there for many weeks, and earned him a Latin Music Award for 'Best Salsa Video of the Year'. His second album "Sientelo" ('Feel It") sizzles with Latin flavored Rap and Hip Hop sounds, and encompasses high-energy Latin Dance rhythms that only he can generate.

The 'Prince of Latin Dance" is now living in Miami - the center for the new wave of young Latin Artists, such as Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, and Ricky Martin. This is where it's all happening - and Tito Puente Jr. is destined to become the newest star in the Latin firmament.

The 'Puente' name has indeed opened many doors - but Tito Jr. is not riding the coat tails of his father's success. There are enormous differences between the Salsa of yesterday, and the rhythms and sounds of today - and Tito Jr. dominates them all.