Luis perico ortiz biography

Luis Ortiz a.k.a.
Luis Ortiz a.k.a.
Luis studied at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico and at the University of Puerto Rico.

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He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, in 1949. His interest for music started at the young age of five. He studied at the Free School of Music, Conservatory of Music and University of Puerto Rico. He moved to New York in 1970 to continue his studies and develop his artistic career. Over the next twenty-five years he is one of the best trumpet players in Latin America, arranger, composer, entrepreneur and producer for the Latin American market. He currently resides in Puerto Rico and presides over his musical company LPO EVENTS, PSC.

Most interesting chronological events:

1970-1976 - He works as trumpet player, arranger, composer and producer for Tito Puente, Machito, Mongo Santamaría, Tito Rodríguez, Fania All Stars and all their artists.

1977 - He made his first solo recording under the label Turnstyle (subsidiary of Latin Percussion Corp.)

1978-80 - He establishes his orchestra.

1981-87 - Recognition granted in 1981 by the Association of Concert Writers (ACE) as best interpreter of Salsa / Caribbean Music, shared with

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Luis “Perico” Ortiz A Musical Journey: Hasta Siempre – At Lehman Center

“Hasta Siempre” is a celebration of Luis “Perico” Ortiz 55th Anniversary of his unbelievable music career that made him a legendary musician, educator, producer, arranger and composer in the world of salsa and is also responsible for the success of dozens of artists, including his very own success of 40 years as soloist. Luis Perico Ortiz takes us on a journey that celebrates his musical collaboration with great artists such as Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Machito, Mongo Santamaría, plus a section of salsa dura with some special guests such as: Roberto Lugo, Domingo Quiñones and Johnny Kenton.

WHEN: JANUARY 20, 2018 AT 8:00 pm
WHERE:CONCERT HALL AT LEHMAN COLLEGE
ADDRESS: 250 BEDFORD PARK BOULEVARD WEST BRONX, NEW YORK 10468
TICKETS: $100* VIP, $65, $55, $50
PRESENTED BY: LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
PRODUCED BY: LEHMAN CENTER AND LEO TIZOL

Luis Ortiz a.k.a. “Perico”(born December 26, 1949) is a trumpet player, composer, musical ar

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Luis 'Perico' Ortiz was born on December 26, 1949 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. From classical to pop, to Jazz, to Latin-jazz to salsa, his music reflects the vast experience of one man in a span of twenty-six years.

He has accompanied great artists such as Ann Margaret, Dionne Warwick, Diahann Carroll, Trini Lopez, Engelbert Humperdinck, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Paul Anka, The Supremes and many well-known international artists. In 1970 moved to New York where he developed himself as an artist/trumpeter, arranger, composer and company executive.

He became one of the greatest trumpet players in the Latin American field as well as a renowned composer and producer. He created Sunrise Productions, Perico Records, Dialen Promotions Inc., Dialen Publishing (with representation in U.S., Europe and Japan) and Dialen Recording Studios. In this way, Ortiz maintained absolute control over his music and created a workshop through his band for Latin artists, musicians and singers, such as Rafael de Jesús, Roberto Lugo and sonero Domingo Quiñones.

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