Jazz in Mexico
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In the 1920s, jazz musicians in the United States began moving to Mexico to find work during prohibition.[1]
Mexican big bands
Mexico is linked to the
Dámaso Pérez Prado
, who lived in Mexico from 1949 until his death in 1989.
The Mexican actor, orchestra director, and singer
Down Beat magazine positioned Arcaraz's band as number four around the world.[citation needed
]
Further reading
Zuckermann, Alberto. El jazz en la ciudad de México, 1960- 1969. ISBN 9786071676351.
References
- Brooklyn Rail.