JOSE
ALBERTO 'EL CANARIO'
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attracting international attention as the musical
director of Tipica '73 in October 1977, Alberto
has gone on to record ten exciting albums of salsa
music with his New York-based band Jose Alberto
"El Canario" Y Su Orquestra.
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A
master improviser, Jose "El Canario" Alberto
is one of Latin music's most influential young vocalists.
A
native of Santa Domingo, Alberto moved with his family
to Puerto Rico at the age of 7. Inspired by Latin music,
Alberto sharpened his vocal skills at Las Antillas Military
Academy.
Moving
to New York in the early '70s, Alberto sang with a lengthy
list of orchestras. Working with Tipica '73, Alberto began
working with such top-ranked Latin musicians as Johnny
Rodriquez, Sonny Bravo, Mario Rivera, Leopoldo Pineda,
Nicky Marrero, and Alfredo de la Fe.
Forming
his own band in 1983, Alberto was one of the first artists
signed to the Tropical division of Ralph Mercado's RMM
label. In addition to performing with his band, Alberto
has periodically performed with Latin vocalist Celia Cruz.
~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide
