Candido Camero is credited with being the first percussionist to bring conga drumming to jazz. Well known by his first name alone, Candido is a key figure for jazz aficionados to know. Born in Havana in 1921, Camero is know for his contributions to the development of mambo and Afro-Cuban jazz. In the early 1950s, Camero was a featured soloist with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. He created a unique playing style by tuning his congas to specific pitches, so that he could play melodies.
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Candido Camero has had 3 concerts.
Candido Camero is most often considered to be Jazz, Latin, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz, Cuba, Cuban, Jazz Cubano, Afro-Cuban Percussion, Afro-Cuban Jazz, and Afro-Cuban.
The last Candido Camero concert was on March 15, 2019 at Knight Concert Hall - Arsht Center in Miami, Florida, United States. The bands that performed were: Candido Camero / Albita / Federico Britos Ruiz / Alfredo De La Fe / Nestor Torres.
