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Tito Puente was a Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, and bandleader who was known as the "King of the Mambo" and the "King of Latin Jazz." He was born Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. on April 20, 1923, in New York City. Puente was a master of the timbales, a set of two small drums, and he was a pioneer in the development of Latin jazz. He released more than 100 albums and won five Grammy Awards. Puente also composed music for films and television shows, and he appeared in several films. He died on May 31, 2000, in New York City.

Popular As Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. (The King of the Mambo, The King of Latin Jazz, El Rey de los Timbales)
Occupation soundtrack,actor,composer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 20 April 1923
Birthday 20 April
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 1 June, 2000
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Tito Puente Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Tito Puente's Wife?

His wife is Margaret Asencio (1963 - 1 June 2000) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Margaret Asencio (1963 - 1 June 2000) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Tito Puente Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tito Puente worth at the age of 77 years old? Tito Puente’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Tito Puente's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

2011

Pictured on one of five nondenominated USA commemorative stamps honoring Latin Music Legends, issued on 16 March 2011; price on day of issue was 44¢. The other stamps honored Carmen Miranda, Selena, Carlos Gardel and Celia Cruz.

2005

He was posthumously awarded a star on the Union City Walk of Fame at Ceila Cruz Park in Union City, New Jersey on June 5, 2005.

2004

His son Richard "Richie" Puente (died 2004 of complications following an assault) was a member of the musical group Foxy, which had a major disco song in 1978 with "Get Off" (Dash 5046). The song spent two weeks at #1 on Billboard's R&B charts and went to #9 on the Hot 100 pop charts.

1997

He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1997 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C.

1995

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 2001.

1990

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6933 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 14, 1990.