Biography: Chano Pozo, Chaqueño Palavecino, Chaquito, Charanga Cakewalk, Charanga Habanera, Charles Abreu, Charles Johnson, Charlie Blackwell, Charlie Bravo, Calavera,

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Chano Pozo played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz, which was essentially a mixture of bebop and Cuban folk music He gained his musical background from Cuban religious cults

Chaqueño Palavecino Biography, Photos, Pictures

Argentine singer/songwriter Chaqueño Palavecino learned how to play guitar when being a teenager, soon, joining a threesome called Pilcomayo Palavecino’s first album was called Para Mis Abuelos Esta Zamba, recorded in Tucumán in 1987, followed by El Tío Pala in 1989

Chaquito was the most prominent alias of British easy listening arranger and conductor John Gregory Born in London on October 12, 1928, Gregory was the son of bandleader Frank Gregori, whose dance combo was a mainstay at the city’s popular Italian restaurant Quaglino’s

Charanga Cakewalk Biography, Photos, Pictures

Charanga Cakewalk is more or less Michael Ramos, a self-described Latino Chicano Mexican who is also — as his music makes abundantly clear — a citizen of the world

Charanga Habanera Biography, Photos, Pictures

Cuban Charanga Habanera began playing traditional music, such as cha cha cha, mambo, bolero, and guaracha, under the direction of José Picayo in the late ’80s Violinist Gerardo Aguillón (ex-Ritmo Oriental), David Calzado, and flutist Jorge Emilio Maza were joined by singer Juan Carlos González in 1989

Charles Abreu Biography, Photos, Pictures

If the tone of Charles Abreu’s classic Latin waltz “La Vida Mia” sounds overtly sentimental, perhaps its because the composer was thinking about some of the melodramatic theatrical productions he accompanied on piano during the early years of his career

Charles Johnson Biography, Photos, Pictures

This Charles Johnson’s involvement with Latin rap artist Zeno Gonzalez includes helping write songs that could make good instructional material for lawyers, such as “Remain Silent

Charlie Blackwell Biography, Photos, Pictures

This bassist is no relation to either of the drummers of this name ~ Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide

Charlie Bravo Biography, Photos, Pictures

Latin singer/songwriter Charlie Bravo is most famous for his hosting role on Univision’s Caliente!, but life in the show business isn’t all show for this natural performer

Latin jazz band Calavera was formed in 1994 in Brighton, England, by singer and guitarist Jos� Le�n, keyboardist Alex Briggs, guitarist Paul Aguilera, percussionist Dil Davies, bass player Eddie Myer, trombonist Billy Rumfitt, and percussionist Bernie Richards

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