Chano Pozo

Luciano "Chano" Pozo González
Background information
Born(1915-01-07)January 7, 1915
Havana, Cuba
Died(1948-12-03)December 3, 1948 (aged 33)[1]
Harlem, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Timbadora
Years active1929–1948

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]

  1. ^ Mauleón, Rebeca (January 20, 2016). "Chano Pozo's life and legacy". sfjazz.org. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Mauleón, Rebeca (January 20, 2016). "Chano Pozo: Legacy Of The Ultimate Rumbero". On the Corner. SFJAZZ Center. Retrieved May 7, 2023.

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