Chano Pozo
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Percussionists · 1915–1948

Chano Pozo

Cuban musician (1915-1948)

Born
7 January 1915
Havana
Died
2 December 1948
New York City
Country
Cuba
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Chano Pozo was a jazz musician who played percussion instrument. Chano Pozo was born on 7 January 1915 in Havana and died on 2 December 1948 in New York City. The music is usually filed under Latin jazz. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra” (1954) to “In Concert” (1993).

Luciano Pozo González (January 7, 1915 – December 2, 1948), 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."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra 1954
In Concert 1993 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Chano Pozo is credited as a sideman

1952 James Moody and His Modernists — James Moody and His Modernists With Chano Pozo bongos, vocals
1962 Blues Cross Country — Peggy Lee percussion, congas
2000 Cool Breeze — Dizzy Gillespie percussion
2003 Inédits radiophoniques — Boris Vian percussion, congas

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Chano Pozo play?

Chano Pozo is known for playing percussion instrument.

When and where was Chano Pozo born?

Chano Pozo was born 7 January 1915 in Havana.

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