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Mongo Santamaria was a Cuban jazz and Latin jazz percussionist born on April 7, 1917, in Havana. He moved to the United States and over his career collaborated with many well-known artists, including Dizzy Gillespie and Cal Tjader. Santamaria is best known for his rendition of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man," which became a major hit in 1963. His musical style blended elements of jazz, Latin music, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, significantly influencing the development of Latin music in the United States. He passed away in 2003, but his legacy remains influential in the music world. The products available from the artist Mongo Santamaria include vinyls.
