Chano Pozo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Chano Pozo

Cuban musician

Date of Birth: 07-Jan-1915

Place of Birth: Havana, Havana Province, Cuba

Date of Death: 02-Dec-1948

Profession: composer, singer, songwriter, percussionist, jazz musician

Nationality: Cuba

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Luciano Pozo González (January 7, 1915 in Havana – December 3, 1948 in New York City), known professionally as Chano Pozo was a Cuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer, and composer.
Despite only living to age 33, he played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz.
He co-wrote some of Dizzy Gillespie's Latin-flavored compositions, such as "Manteca" and "Tin Tin Deo", and was the first Latin percussionist in Gillespie's band.