Jazz at Lincoln Center Family Concert: ‘Who Is Tito Puente?’

Nothing less than Latin musical royalty, that’s who. Puente, the bandleader who died in 2000 at 77 and was known as El Rey de Salsa (the King of Salsa) and the King of the Mambo, will be introduced to children 6 and older at this concert. The bassist Carlos Henriquez, who played with Puente, will host the event, which will feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and include pre-performance art and music workshops. Young listeners are encouraged to bring their own instruments for the preshow activities.