Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends
The Music Never Ends follows The Mambo Legends Orchestra, formerly members of The Tito Puente Orchestra. Equal parts love letter and history lesson, the film traces the cultural significance of Afro-Cuban jazz, a fusion of the big band sound of the jazz era with Cuban music that was created in New York City in the 1940s.
October 4, 2024 was the Nationwide premier of this on PBS. You can now stream it by clicking the button below.
For the Love of the Mambo
A documentary portrait of the Grammy-nominated Mambo Legends Orchestra, musicians who, night after night, shared the bandstand with Tito Puente over the course of decades. Today they pass the mystery, passion, and thrill of performing a treasured American art form to a new generation.
Tito Puente The King of Latin Music
Documentary produced by George Rivera. The life of this influential bandleader, percussionist, composer and one of the most charismatic performers of all time is acknowledged through this documentary. Includes archival footage, interviews, as well as excerpts from his last concert at Bella Artes in Puerto Rico.
Of all the musicians who have contributed to the popularity of Latin music, none is more recognized than the man known simply as The King, Tito Puente. His family, friends and colleagues all pay homage here: Bill Cosby, Marc Anthony, Armand Assante, Geraldo Rivera, Jimmy Smits, Paquito D'Rivera and many more.
The Mambo Kings
Two Cuban brothers bring a new music to the 1950s USA. They are as different as the problems that await them.
The Simpsons - Tito Puente Episode
Tito Puente is a Latin-American jazz musician and bandleader who was a music teacher at Springfield Elementary School for a brief time. He was also a suspect in the attempted murder of Charles Montgomery Burns.
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
A housewife grows smaller and smaller in reaction to chemicals found in cosmetics and household products.
Armed and Dangerous
A fired cop and useless lawyer sign up as security guards and find they've joined a corrupt union.