The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him “ imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. Its in his looks, his joy, and his music. Tito, Jr. is on a passionate mission. The younger Puente is determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father. He refuses to let his father become a distant memory. œHe was just too vibrant, too exciting. There was magic in the music my father made. It made people happy all over the world. He has found captive audiences who echo his passion. Crowds lured to a venue by the father are returning to see the son -- and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage. Tito Puente, Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos, performing arts centers, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide, performing more than 300 shows over the past 5 years. His 2004 album, œIn My Fathers Shoes featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name. He was seen in a tribute to his fathers music on NBCs two hour special--œThe Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem. He has also appeared on the ABC soap opera hit œOne Life to Live in performance with his big band. Symphony appearances include Dallas, San Antonio, Colorado, South Bend, and upcoming performances with the Palm Desert Symphony.
