American Latin percussionist (bongos, congas, timbales) of Puerto Rican descent, born April 4, 1930, New York City - died November 25, 2000). Father of Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez.
Nicknamed "La Vaca" or "Big Daddy", he played with Noro Morales (from the age of 15), Xavier Cugat, Jose Curbelo, Miguelito Valdes, Pete Terrace, Pupi Campo, Joe Quijano, Machito, Louie Ramirez, Lou Perez, Orlando Marin, Stan Kenton, Terry Gibbs, Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez.
2009
Frémeaux & Associés
2xCD, Comp
2008
Verve Records, Universal Music Group
CD, Comp, RM
2003
1997
1991
1966
1966
1965
1964
1960
Fontana
7", Mono
1959
1957
