José_Mangual_Sr.
José Mangual Sr.
Puerto Rican Latin jazz & Salsa musician
Jose Mangual, Sr. (March 18, 1924 - September 4, 1998) was a Puerto Rican percussionist world renowned for his bongo drum performances and recordings during the 1940s and 1950s with groups such as Machito Orchestra, Charlie Parker, Buddy Rich, Flip Philips, Abbie Lane and Nancy Ames.[1] "He set a standard in bongo playing and was considered by many to have the greatest sound on the instrument."[2] He is the father of Jose Mangual, Jr. and Luis Mangaul[3] who are both well-known Salsa singers and percussionists.[4][5] Both were born and raised in East Harlem.[6]
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