Cuban music stars died in Respiratory failure
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Carlos "Patato" Valdés
Carlos "Patato" Valdés (November 4, 1926 Havana-December 4, 2007 Cleveland) also known as Carlo "Patato" Valdes, Patato & Totico, Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Carlos 'patato' Valdes, Patato, Tatato Valdes, Patato Valdez, Carlos "Potato" Valdez, Valdés, Carlos "Patato", Carlos \"Potato\" Valdez, Carlos Valdes, Carlos 'Patato' Valdés or Carlos Valdés was a Cuban musician.
His discography includes: The Legend Of Cuban Percussion, Masterpiece, Authority: Patato & His Latin Percussion Friends, Ready for Freddy, , , , The Conga Kings, Patato & Totico and Melodía Para Congas: Jungle and the Saxophone. His related genres: Big Band, Cuban rumba and Afro-Cuban jazz.
Carlos "Patato" Valdés was a Cuban percussionist hailed as one of the greatest conga players of all time. Born on November 4, 1926, in Havana, he started playing drums and became a professional musician at the young age of 12. He then joined several legendary groups such as Arsenio Rodriguez's conjunto and Miguelito Valdes's big band before moving to the United States in the 1950s. He played with renowned jazz artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, and Machito, among others.
Over the course of his career, Patato recorded dozens of albums as a bandleader and a sideman, showcasing his expertise in a range of styles including Cuban rumba, Afro-Cuban jazz, and salsa. He was a master of improvisation and renowned for his unique technique of playing the congas, incorporating elements of bata and other African drumming styles into his playing.
Patato received numerous accolades throughout his life, including a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1997. He passed away on December 4, 2007, in Cleveland, leaving behind a rich legacy and influence on the music world that endures to this day.
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