Download or read book Tito Puente written by Jim Payne and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Biography of the legendary Tito Puente and a brief history of Afro-Cuban/salsa music that he popularized throughout the world. A 2-hour DVD includes Tito discussing his incredible 50-year career as a band leader and the influence of other musicians from Cachao to Celia Cruz to Santana had on him. It also features Tito soloing on his legendary gold timbales. The book includes a discography and 50 archival photos.