PERCUSSIONIST
National Endowment for the Arts, Jazz Master Award, 2008.
Now 86, Candido is a musical giant hailed as one of the greatest Cuban percussionists to come to the United States. His musical gift is a powerful, driving force as he plays percussion with fingers that demonstrate technical ability with a love for music. Even when Candido performs alone on stage, the stage seems full.
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1921. Candido has played with more than one hundred great musicians such as: Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Bobby Cap
ó, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Chico O’Farrill, Ray Charles, Mongo Santamaria, Tony Bennett, La Lupe, Ray Mantilla, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra, Celia Cruz, Xiomara Laugart, Paquito D’Rivera, Machito, Lecuona, Bobby Sanabria, Manuel Valera, David Oquendo and John Coltrane, amongst several of the most popular musicians of United States, Cuba, Latin America and the world.Candido Hands of Fire, a documentary by Ivan Acosta, tells all the interesting stories about the life of this legendary artist.
Candido is one of the very few living testimony to the history of Cuban music and modern jazz. He is the only Afro Cuban Jazz percussionist that appears in The World Book Encyclopedia.
Candido Hands of Fire, The latest CD by Candido, was recorded live in NYC and Miami, it will come out by the end of this year. The launching will be on Saturday, December 22nd at Artime Theater in Miami, Fl.
CANDIDO CAMERO - CANDIDO featuring AL COHN (1956/2004)
Candido Camero Bongos, congas Al Cohn Tenor saxophone Dick Katz Piano Joe Puma Guitar Whitey Mitchell Bass Teddy Sommer Drums
Mambo Inn I'll Be Back For More Stompin' At The Savoy Candi Bar Broadway Perdido Indian Summer Candido's Camera Poinciana Check To Check
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THE CONGA KINGS: Giovanni Hidalgo, Candido, Patato Valdes (2000)
Candido Camero
Congas, vocals
Giovanni Hidalgo Congas, vocals
Carlos "Patato" Valdes
Congas, vocals
Joe Gonzalez Bongos
Guillermo Edghill Bass
Nelson Gonzalez Tres
John Benthal Second tres
Mauricio Smith Flute
Jose Francisco Valdes Claves
Hermengildo Olivera, Jr. Coro (Solo)
Nelson Gonzalez III Coro
Luis Rosa Coro
Tumbando Cana Elube Chango Guaguanco Pa' Las Tumbadoras Nauge Avisale A Mi Contrario Tuna Se Quemo Descarga De Los Reyes Duet I: Temporal Duet II Duet III Conga Kings Grand Finale
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CANDIDO CAMERO - BEAUTIFUL (1970)
Pat Russo
Trumpets
Bernie Glow Trumpets
Alan Raph Trombone, bass trombone
Joe Grimm Soprano sax, baritone sax, and flute
Frank Anderson Piano, organ
David Spinozza Guitar
Gerry Jemmott Bass on 1,2,3, 5
Richard Davis Bass on 4, 6,7,8,9.10
Herbie Lovelle Drums
Candido Camero Congas and bongos
Joe Cain Arranger
I'm On My Way Tic Tac Toe Hey, Western Union Man Serenade To A Savage New World In The Morning Beautiful I Shouldn't Believe Money Man Ghana Spice (Part One) Ghana Spice (Part Two)
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CANDIDO CAMERO - THOUSAND FINGER MAN (1969)
Pat Russo
Trumpet
Jimmy Sedlar Trumpet
Joe Grimm Saxophones, piccolo, flute
Frank Anderson Piano, organ
Alan Ralph Trombone, bass trombone
David Spinozza Guitar
Gerry Jemmotte Electric bass on cuts 1,3,6
Chuck Rainey Electric bass on 4 and 5
Herbie Lovelle Drums
Candido Camero Conga, bongos
Joe Cain Arranger
Jump Back Come On Choo-Choo Train Soul Limbo Tony's Theme (From The Film Lady In Cement) Hallelujah! I'm Comin' Home Thousand Finger Man
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CANDIDO & GRACIELA - INOLVIDABLE (2004)
Candido Camero
Congas
Graciela Vocals
Sonny Bravo Piano
Frederico Brito Ruiz Violin
Andy Gonzalez Bass
Eddie Perales Flute
Joseph Gonzalez Coro
Jorge Maldonado Coro
Nelson Gonzalez Tres
Manny Oquendo Percussion
Special Guest Xiomara Laugart Vocals
Su Supieras Cachita Vida Es un Sueno Amor Ciego Conga Jam Tu Mi Delirio Quien Eres Tu Desvelo Tu Me Acostumbraste Contigo en la Distancia Inolvidable, Pt. 1 Inolvidable, Pt. 2
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CANDIDO HANDS OF FIRE - A DVD documentary by IVAN ACOSTA (LATIN JAZZ USA)
MANY THANKS TO IVAN ACOSTA - LATIN JAZZ USA
COMO SE FORMA UNA RUMBA - A DVD documentary by IVAN ACOSTA (LATIN JAZZ USA)
MANY THANKS TO IVAN ACOSTA - LATIN JAZZ USA
