Juancito Torres
Puerto Rican Latin jazz & Salsa musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Juan “Juancito” Torres Velez (January 14, 1936 – July 26, 2003), also known as "La Trompeta Nacional De Puerto Rico", was a Puerto Rican salsa and jazz trumpet player, composer, arranger, producer and musical director best known for his association with the Fania All-Stars from 1979 to 1985.[1] He was known as a great soloist, specializing in upper register.
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Juancito Torres (Juan Torres Velez) | |
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Born | (1936-01-14)January 14, 1936 Caguas, Puerto Rico |
Died | July 26, 2003(2003-07-26) (aged 67) Carolina, Puerto Rico |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, Arranger, Musical Director, Composer, Producer |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet |
Years active | 1950–2003 |
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