Tito Puente Jr. live in New York

Experience Tito Puente Jr. live on August 15th

Tito Puente Jr. is a percussionist and bandleader specializing in Latin jazz, salsa, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. As the son of the influential percussionist Tito Puente, he has spent decades preserving and evolving the legacy of Latin music through global performances and recordings. His work is characterized by a fusion of traditional Caribbean percussion with contemporary jazz elements, earning him recognition as a prominent figure in the continuation of the mambo and salsa traditions.

The performance takes place at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Established in 1981, the Blue Note is one of the most storied jazz venues in the world, known for hosting a diverse array of legendary artists across jazz, soul, and Latin genres. Located in Greenwich Village, the club serves as a critical hub for live improvisational music and has maintained a reputation for high-quality acoustics and an intimate setting that bridges the gap between performers and their audience. The pairing brings a specialist in Latin rhythms to a venue historically dedicated to the exploration of jazz.