Luciano "Chano" Pozo González | |
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Background information | |
Born | Havana, Cuba | January 7, 1915
Died | [1] Harlem, New York, U.S. | December 3, 1948 (aged 33)
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | 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]
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