Saxophonists · 1911–1993
Mario Bauzá Cárdenas
Cuban-American musician, composer, and founder of Afro-Cuban Jazz
- Born
- 28 April 1911
Havana - Died
- 11 July 1993
New York City - Country
- Cuba
- Active
- 1927–1993
- Record labels
- Mercury Records
Biography
Mario Bauzá Cárdenas was a jazz musician who played saxophone, trumpet and clarinet. Mario Bauzá Cárdenas was born on 28 April 1911 in Havana and died on 11 July 1993 in New York City. The music is usually filed under Afro-Cuban jazz and music of Latin America. Record labels: Mercury Records.
Prudencio Mario Bauzá Cárdenas (April 28, 1911 – July 11, 1993) was an Afro-Cuban jazz bandleader, and jazz musician. He was among the first to introduce Cuban music to the United States by bringing Cuban musical styles to the New York City jazz scene. While Cuban bands had had popular jazz tunes in their repertoire for years, Bauzá's composition "Tangá" was the first piece to blend jazz harmony and arranging technique, with jazz soloists and Afro-Cuban rhythms. It is considered the first true Afro-Cuban jazz tune.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Mario Bauzá Cárdenas play?
Mario Bauzá Cárdenas is known for playing saxophone, trumpet and clarinet.
When and where was Mario Bauzá Cárdenas born?
Mario Bauzá Cárdenas was born 28 April 1911 in Havana.
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