(1950-06-17)June 17, 1950 New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Afro-Cuban jazz, salsa, son cubano, boogaloo, pachanga
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Timbales, drums, percussion
Years active
1967-present
Labels
Tico
Fania
HighNote Records
NYPRMusic, Coco Records
Timeless Records
Columbia Records
Musical artist
Nicky Marrero (born June 17, 1950 in the Bronx, New York City)[1] is an American Latin jazz percussionist, best known as the timbale player in The Fania Allstars[2]
and as a recording artist during the 1970s salsa boom in New York.
^Muñoz, C. B.; Lewis, P.; Molina, E. T. (2022). A People's Guide to New York City. Jackson: University of California Press. ISBN 9780520289574.
^"All In The Mars Vota Familia". Drum Week Newsletter. February 18, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
NickyMarrero (born June 17, 1950 in the Bronx, New York City) is an American Latin jazz percussionist, best known as the timbale player in The Fania...
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Andy González - bass Jerry González, Carlos "Patato" Valdés - congas NickyMarrero - timbales University of Idaho Dizzy Gillespie discography accessed...
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Clifford Carter – keyboards David Matthews – piano Sue Evans – percussion NickyMarrero – congas Hank Crawford – alto saxophone Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone...
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Jan Laurens Hartong) Varadero Blues (1989, Timeless) Afrodisia - with NickyMarrero (1991, Timeless) Porgy & Bess (1993, Lucho / EMI) Let's Face the Music...
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