ArtistInfo

Generoso Jimenez

tb, 1917-2007 CU
Singer / Musician of Latin
A.k.a. Generoso Jiménez García

Generoso "Tojo" Jiménez (July 17, 1917 in Cruces, Cuba – September 15, 2007 in Coral Gables, Florida, USA) was a famous Cuban trombone player and a pioneer of Cuban popular music. He was also the trombonist for the Cuban bandleader and singer Beny Moré.In 2003, he was allowed to attend the Grammy ceremony in New York City, where one of his records had been nominated. A few months later he returned to the United States and remained. He picked up his trombone and his career was reborn.His last recording was for Gloria Estefan's album 90 Millas.

Genres

• Latin
• Jazz
• R&B/Soul
• World

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