Luis "Perico" Ortiz
Luis Ortiz | |
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Also known as | "Perico" |
Born | San Juan, Puerto Rico | December 24, 1949
Genres | Salsa |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, musical arranger and producer. |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet |
Luis Ortiz a.k.a. "Perico" (born December 26, 1949) is a trumpet player, composer, musical arranger and producer.
Early years
Ortiz was born in
Puerto Rican Symphony Orchestra
After he graduated from the Conservatory, Ortiz enrolled and attended the University of Puerto Rico to continue his musical education and where he would eventually earn his bachelor's degree. In 1967, at the age of eighteen, Ortiz participated as a guest soloist with the Puerto Rican Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pablo Casals.[1][2][3][4]
In 1970, Ortiz moved to New York City and gained recognition as a talented trumpet player, composer, arranger and producer for his work with the likes of
Ortiz's own band
In 1971, Ortiz formed his own band and won the "Diplo" award in Puerto Rico for "The Best Trumpet Player of the Year". He was also awarded four Latin New York Magazine Trophies, "Best Trumpet Player of the Year", "Arranger of the Year", "Best Orchestra of the Year" and "Musician of the Year". In 1981, he was awarded an "ACE" Award for "Best Interpreter of Salsa Music" and another "ACE" award in 1982 for the "Best New York Orchestra". In 1987, Ortiz and his band set out on a world tour which included the following places: United States, Puerto Rico, South America, Central America and Europe.[1][2][3][4]
Discography
The following are among Ortiz's Discography list:[5]
- Super Salsa (1978)
- My Own Image (1978)
- One of a Kind (1979)
- El Astro (1981)
- Sabroso! (1982)
- Sabor Tropical (1983)
- Entre Amigos (1983)
- El Isleño (1984)
- La Vida en Broma (1985)
- In Tradition (1986)
- Breaking the Rules (1987)
- Vuelvo Otra Vez (1990)
- At Valley Cottage (1990)
- The Man, His Trumpet and His Music... Are Back! (1992)
- Café con Leche y Dos de Azúcar (1996)
- Emociones (1998)
- Jamming (2002)
- Déjalo Entrar (2004)
- Cristo Está en Victoria (2007)
- Tiempo de Amar (2013)
- Sigo Entre Amigos (2021)
Compilations
- Lo Mejor de Luis "Perico" Ortiz (1981)
- Exitos, Vol. 1 (1997)
- Exitos, Vol. 2 (1998)
- Millonarios de la Salsa (2002)
Luis "Perico" Ortiz Productions, Inc.
In 1988, Ortiz founded his first company, Dialen Promotions, Inc. The company offers advertising, sound engineering, production and arrangement services in its own studios for radio and television "jingles". Among his clients are Smirnoff, McDonald's, Kodak, John Casablancas, Polaroid and HBO.[1][2][3][4]
In 1993, Ortiz founded in Puerto Rico another company, Luis "Perico" Ortiz Productions, Inc. His new clients include
Later years
In 2002, Ortiz won a "TU Musica" Award for the "Best