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Chano Pozo
bgo, cng, 1915-1948 CU, Havana
Singer / Musician / Composer of Jazz
A.k.a. Luciano Gonzales Luciano "Chano Pozo" Gonzales
Luciano Pozo González, better known as Chano Pozo (January 7, 1915 in Havana – December 3, 1948 in New York City) was an Afro-Cuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer. Despite only living to age 33, he played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz. He was also a key influence on trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie, co-writing some of Gillespie's Latin-flavored compositions including "Manteca" and "Tin Tin Deo", and serving as the first Latin percussionist in Gillespie's band.
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Popular Tracks 
Manteca - Digitally Remastered on Manteca by Chano Pozo Pimienta on Cuban Classics by Estrellas Juveniles, Chano Pozo & Arsenio Rodríguez Good Bait - Digitally Remastered on Manteca by Chano Pozo Qué Me Manda La Niña on Cuban Classics by Estrellas Juveniles, Chano Pozo & Arsenio Rodríguez Cubana-Be - Digitally Remastered on Tropicana by Chano Pozo Tin Tin Deo on Milestones of Jazz Legends: Jazz Around the World, Vol. 5 by James Moody & His Modernists, Kenny Clarke Sextet & Chano Pozo Rumba en Swing on Legendary Sessions by Chano Pozo, Arsenio Rodríguez & Machito & His Orchestra Minor Walk on Best Of Chano Pozo Vol3 by Chano Pozo Ool-Ya-Koo - Digitally Remastered on Manteca by Chano Pozo Cu-Ba on Best Of Chano Pozo Vol3 by Chano PozoTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuban Classics Vol. XIII | Arsenio Rodriguez, Chano Pozo, Estrellas Juveniles | 2001 | Compil. |
| Manteca (The Real Birth Of Cubop - Historic Live Recordings 1948) | Chano Pozo With Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra | 2001 | Compil. |
| El Tambor De Cuba (Life And Music Of The Legendary Cuban Conga Drummer) | Chano Pozo | 2001 | Compil. |
| Legendary Sessions | Chano Pozo & Arsenio Rodriguez With Machito And His Orchestra | 1992 | Compil. |
| Legends Of Afro-Cuban Music | Chano Pozo & Arsenio Rodriguez | 1970 | Album |
| Manteca - Emanon - Good Bait | Gene Norman Presents Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | 1955 | Single |
| Gene Norman Presents Dizzy Gillespie ans his orchestra featuring CHANO POZO Vol 4 Part 2 | Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | 1954 | Single |
| Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | 1954 | Album |
| Gene Norman Presents, Vol. 4 - Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo In Concert, Part 1 | Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | 1954 | Single |
| Gene Norman Presents, Vol. 4 - Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo In Concert, Part 3 | Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | 1954 | Single |
| Gene Norman Presents, Vol. 4 - Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo In Concert, Part 2 | Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | 1954 | Single |
| James Moody And His Modernists | James Moody And His Modernists With Chano Pozo | 1952 | Album |
| Cubana Be / Cubana Bop | Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo | 1948 | Album |
| Ritmo Afro-Cubano | Chano Pozo | Album | |
| Ritmo Afro-Cubano | Chano Pozo | Album |
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