Sab煤 Mart铆nez

Sab煤 Mart铆nez
  • Type: Musician
  • Country: United States
  • Born: July 14, 1930 in New York City, New York, United States
  • Died: January 13, 1979 in Sweden
  • Active: 1941 - 1979

Biography

Louis 'Sab煤' Mart铆nez (1930 to 1979) was a New York born American conguero of Puerto Rican descent and a leading player in Cubop and Latin jazz. He succeeded *Chano Pozo* in *Dizzy Gillespie's* orchestra in 1948, worked with *Benny Goodman* and *Art Blakey*, and led his own groups from 'Palo Congo' in 1957 onward. After settling in Sweden in 1967 he recorded 'Afro Temple' and led Burnt Sugar, remaining active until his death in 1979.

Sab煤 Mart铆nez Discography

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