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Machito
Latin jazz musician
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Machito and Graciela performing at Glen Island Casino, New York, late s | |
| Birth name | Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo |
| Also known as | Frank Grillo |
| Born | c.&#;()December 3, |
| Origin | Havana, Cuba |
| Died | April 15, () (aged&#;74) London |
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| Years active | – |
Musical artist
Frank Grillo (born Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo; December 3, – April 15, ) known professionally as Machito (previously as Macho), was a Latin jazz musician who helped refine Afro-Cuban jazz and create both Cubop and salsa music.[1][2] He was raised in Havana with his sister, singer Graciela.
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In New York City, Machito formed the Afro-Cubans in , and with Mario Bauzá as musical director, brought together Cuban rhythms and big band arrangements in one group. He made numerous recordings from the s to the s, many with Graciela as singer.
Machito changed to a smaller ensemble format in , touring Europe ex
