(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Tito Puente Jr. and The Art of Sound are pleased to present a one-of-a-kind, high-voltage Afro-Cuban, VIP concert by Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Band, set for Thursday, June 6th at 6:30pm.  Tito Jr. who embodies the very essence of his iconic, award-winning father, Tito Puente Sr., continues to keep the legend’s legacy alive by masterfully performing his celebrated classics internationally, such as Ran Kan Kan, El Cayuco, and the forever, International Latin favorite, Oye Como Va and is delighted to present this special evening to the cultural, riverside city of Lambertville.

This up-tempo, dance mambo music night is offered exclusively as part of The Art of Sound’s Unplugged Series.   Prior to the performance, guests will experience personal time with Puente during a private, pre-show wine reception, while finding signed cd and photo opportunities, leading to Puente Jr.’s live concert.

Throughout the concert half of the evening, Puente Jr. will be sure to infuse classics his father Tito Puente Sr., celebrated as the "Musical Pope or the King of Latin Music" who performed globally, successfully mainstreaming Latin music throughout his 50-year career.

Becoming known as one of Lambertville’s leading, underground arts & cultural presenters, The Art of Sound is pleased to offer on-going opportunities for the community and artists to personally connect in an intimate setting over their mutual love of the art music.  Interested parties who want to secure seats swiftly can order tickets at:  EventBrite.com.  Tickets also include a complimentary mix of refreshments & light fare.

Initially launched in 2017, The Unplugged series has been specifically designed to offer music lovers and artists alike, an up-close and personal, sophisticated music experience.  The Art of Sound is tucked away the upon the Delaware River within the belly of a historic paper mill, the owners proudly state about their unique venue: “where once pumped water, now pumps the art of sound”.  

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The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, and his music. Tito, Jr. is on a passionate mission.  The younger Puente is determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father. He refuses to let his father become a distant memory. “He was just too vibrant, too exciting. There was magic in the music my father made.  It made people happy all over the world.”
He has found captive audiences who echo his passion.  Crowds lured to a venue by the father are returning to see the son -- and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage.  Tito Puente, Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos, performing arts centers, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide, performing more than 300 shows over the past 5 years.

His 2004 album, In My Father’s Shoes featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name.
He was seen in a tribute to his father’s music on NBC’s two hour special -- The Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem. He has also appeared on the ABC soap opera hit One Life to Live in performance with his big band.  Symphony appearances include Dallas, San Antonio, Colorado, South Bend, and upcoming performances with the Palm Desert Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch.  Tito, Jr.’s new CD release, Got Mambo? is a mixture of the old and the new as he takes a musical departure into some powerful new music he can truly call his own. Guest artists Bobby Cruz and Hansel & Raul help make this a coming of age project for Puente, Jr. and the album is receiving heavy praise from Tropical and Latin Jazz critics alike.  Tito Jr. reveres the magnificent, lasting impact his father had on our musical lives.

“People who don’t know anything about Latin music know my father and people always, always smile when they say my father’s name,” he confides. “That is a very special gift I have been given.”  Tito, Jr. lives in South Florida and has two children, Miranda and Antonio.

ABOUT THE ART OF SOUND: Proud supporters of the arts and professionally considered designers of sound, The Art of Sound, LLC offers expert technology, utmost personal, customer service within a state-of-the-art showroom located in Lambertville, NJ.  The Art of Sound caters to serious music lovers, both residential and commercial, curating the ultimate, in-concert personal experience for music aficionados throughout the Northeast.  The Art of Sound specializes in Audio-Visual Design, creating Whole House Audio, Two-Channel Audio, & Multi-Channel Home Theater Environments, as well as Wi-Fi Solutions.  Never-before has sound been more advanced and stylish.