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Sabu Martinez (Louis Martinez) was born on 14 July, 1930 in New York City, US, is an American musician (1930–1979). Discover Sabu Martinez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?

Popular As Louis Martinez
Occupation Conguero, Percussionist
Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 14 July 1930
Birthday 14 July
Birthplace New York City, US
Date of death 1979
Died Place Sweden
Nationality United States

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1930

Louis "Sabu" Martinez (July 14, 1930 – January 13, 1979) was an American conguero of Puerto Rican descent.

A prominent player in the Cubop movement, Martinez appeared on many important recordings and live performances during that period.

Martinez also recorded several Latin jazz albums, now recognized as classics of the genre.

1941

Born in New York City, Martinez made his professional debut in 1941 aged 11.

1948

He replaced Chano Pozo in Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra in 1948, and began performing with Benny Goodman's Bebop Orchestra in 1949.

Over the next 15 years, Martinez worked with Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, J. J. Johnson, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Mary Lou Williams, Lionel Hampton, Noro Morales, Marcelino Guerra, Esy Morales, the Lecuona Cuban Boys, Miguelito Valdés, Tito Rodríguez, and the Joe Loco Trio,José Curbelo.

He also worked with vocalists Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Harry Belafonte.

1953

Martinez first recorded with Art Blakey in 1953, and contributed to his Orgy in Rhythm and Holiday for Skins projects from 1957 to 1958.

1957

Martinez became a bandleader in 1957, recording his debut album, Palo Congo, for the Blue Note label.

He followed it up with releases on Vik and Alegre Records.

1967

Martinez moved to Sweden in 1967 and recorded with the Francy Boland-Kenny Clarke big band, releasing two albums.

1970

Subsequently, he led the group Burnt Sugar, which was active into the mid 1970s.

1979

On January 13, 1979, he died in Sweden at the age of 48 from a gastric ulcer.