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	Rafael Ithier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rafael Ithier (born 1926 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Salsa musician and the founder of the highly successful orchestra "El Gran Combo." Ithier was born in Rio Piedras, now a part of greater San Juan.
		Ithier showed a passion for music when he was very young.
		Ithier and his namesake, Rafael Cortijo, knew each other and formed a friendship at an early age; rumors of animosity would later surface but they both denied it, saying they considered themselves to be "like brothers." Ithier, who is a prominent Black Puerto Rican, joined Cortijo's orchestra, "El Combo," during the 1950s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rafael_Ithier (282 words)

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		Ithier testified that he heard rumors that Du- chesne visited Ramos and also that Ramos and Du- chesne had made comments to other members of the group that he was stealing their money.6 Band ---- 5 The album consisted of an LP recording containing at least eight numbers.
		Ithier testified that he was dissatisfied with Ramos' history of failing to attend rehearsals and that Duchesne had been "a problem since the be- ginning" of his employment with El Gran Combo some 10 years prior to his discharge.
		However, Ithier, while consistent in his denial that Duchesne and Ramos "accused" him of stealing, did testify that the two had "made comments" to the effect that lthier was trying to steal from them, and that this was a basis for their discharges.
	www.nlrb.gov /nlrb/shared_files/decisions/284/284-1115.txt (7004 words)

	Story - Puerto Rico's sons of salsa
		According to Ithier, he was one of the first to leave and was all set to take classes for his CPA license when most of Cortijo’s group came "to my home, trying to convince me to do something."
		Ithier envisioned a band whose democratic roots and communal approach to business realities would minimize the conflicts that could affect a group’s existence.
		Ithier’s role as head arranger and first among equals has kept the band’s vision intact over the course of 50 albums and numerous personnel changes.
	www.orlandoweekly.com /util/printready.asp?id=4209 (336 words)

	Rafael and Tite - Rafael Cortijo y Tite Curet Alonso, músicos - TT: Rafael and Tite - TA: Rafael Cortijo and Tite ...
		Rafael and Tite - Rafael Cortijo y Tite Curet Alonso, músicos - TT: Rafael and Tite - TA: Rafael Cortijo and Tite Curet Alonso, musicians - Artículo Breve
		Rafael R. Cortijo Verdejo was born in Santurce on December 11, 1928 and learned the guitar from his father.
		Together with Rafael Ithier at the piano, and Ismael Rivera as the featured vocalist, they produced many popular recordings that swept the island and the mainland of the United States wherever Puerto Ricans lived in great numbers.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FXV/is_5_11/ai_76963698 (613 words)

	Duende M.C.C.S. - El Gran Combo (en)
		Ratel Ithier, along with other musicians, decided to leave the group he had been playing with and which was considered to be one of the best in its genre, El Combo de Rafael cortijo.
		The group of 13 musicians directed by pianist Rafael Ithier distinguinshies itself in three ways: by its unique and constant musical identity, by the stability and harmony prevailing between group members and finally, by a busy tour schedule inside and outside their native island, Puerto Rico.
		Rafael Ithier explains his philosophy of music: <music in general that has started in the recent years.
	www.duendebooking.com /artists/grancombo/bio_uk.htm (1336 words)

	Music of Puerto Rico
		Bandleader, pianist, composer, arranger and music director, Rafael Ithier is a legend in the history of salsa music for more than 40 years.
		Ithier was first noted in music circles that year as the pianist with the band led by Rafael Cortijo and Ismael Rivera, together with such other salsa greats as Roberto Roena, Martin Quiñones, and Kito Velez.
		Although Ithier was proven right on the addition of the trombone, the popularity of El Gran Combo had declined and ebbed to its lowest point by the late 1970’s.
	www.musicofpuertorico.com /index.php/artists/rafael_ithier (756 words)

	El Gran Combo by Sam Rodriguez (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Rafael Ithier, along with comrade musicians, took the difficult decision of abandoning Rafael Cortijo's combo, at the time the combo was considered number one in its music genre in Puerto Rico and other countries.
		Rafael Ithier was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on August 29th, 1926.
		Rafael Ithier is a great self-taught person that learn to play piano on his own, and while he admits been privileged for all the accomplishments that he has reached without a musical academic preparation, his musical gifted abilities make him worthy of that and much more.
	www.salsaweb.com /dc/grancombo.htm (5477 words)

	PUERTO RICO HERALD: Salsa Is Forever (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Ithier had been a member of the seminal Puerto Rican group led by Rafael Cortijo, which also yielded the acclaimed bands of percussionist Roberto Roena and singer Ismael Rivera.
		The two were compadres, Ithier having been godfather to his singer's oldest daughter.
		Ithier says he didn't think much of the song, having to be convinced by his band to include it.
	www.puertorico-herald.org /issues/2002/vol6n40/SalsaForever-en.shtml (929 words)

	El Gran Combo Bio
		Led by pianist and musical director, Rafael Ithier (born: Rafael Ithier Eddie Perez), El Gran Combo is one of Puerto Rico's greatest dance bands.
		A long-time member of popular Latin band, Cortijo Y Su Combo, Ithier formed El Gran Combo, in 1962, with eight of his band-mates including percussionist, dancer, chorus singer and salsa bandleader, Roberto Roena.
		Rafael Ithier's tumbaos and arranging style are so familiar that they're easily taken for granted.
	www.tresrumberos.com /bio.html (1041 words)

	Rafael Cortijo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rafael Cortijo (January 11, 1928 – October 3, 1982), was a Puerto Rican musician, orchestra leader and composer.
		Cortijo met lifelong friends Sammy Ayala and Rafael Ithier, who considered Cortijo one of his idols.
		Rafael Ithier and other bandmates went on to found Puerto Rico's legendary salsa group, "El Gran Combo".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rafael_Cortijo (529 words)

	GRAN COMBO, EL (de Puerto Rico) : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		NYC salsa was identified with fusion and experimentation; Ithier shaped EGC to a uniquely precise outfit with a decidedly Puerto Rican 'downhome' flavour.
		Ithier and seven EGC members were the core of the '63 Latin jam session Puerto Rican All-Stars Featuring Kako.
		They made eleven albums on their EGC Record Corp. label; then signed '78 with Ralph Cartagena, whose Rico Records had been distributing their product since '73; since '79 all EGC's back catalogue and new releases '70-94 have been issued on Cartagena's Combo Records.
	www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/g/G81.HTM (634 words)

	Salsa in Cuba · Artists · Rafael Ithier (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Bandleader, pianist and musical director of El Gran Combo, Rafael Ithier, has been one of the leading figures in the Tropical Latin music scene for over four decades.
		Ithier was first taken notice of as a member of "El Combo de Rafael Cortijo" toward the end of the 50’s.
		In 1992 Ithier and El Gran Combo, were honored at the Salsa Festival, during a concert with Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Andy Montañez, Orquesta de La Luz and Grupo Niche at Madison Square Garden in Nueva York.
	www.salsa-in-cuba.com.cob-web.org:8888 /eng/artists_rafael_ithier.html (277 words)

	Rafael Cortijo
		In 1962, after Rivera was imprisoned for a drug offence, members of his combo, led by pianist Rafael Ithier, split to become El Gran Combo.A period of more than four years elapsed before Cortijo And His Combo reunited on disc with Ismael to provide accompaniment for his Bienvenido!/Welcome!
		Rafael organized a new group called Cortijo y su Bonche and debuted with them on Sorongo, which included his step daughter, Fe Cortijo, amongst the four vocalists.
		Timbe and his sister Zoyla used to stay in Elyria\Lorain, Ohio but now Zoyla moved with her boyfriend to Florida and Timbe is currently residing in Columbus, Ohio.
	www.geocities.com /tumbabongo/RafaelCortijo.html (806 words)

	Metroactive Music \| Dia de San Juan
		It was Cortijo who took the indigenous bomba y plena beats of the island and brought them into dance halls with a horn-driven combo that included the traditional Latin rhythm section of timbales, congas and bongo.
		Born into a family of musicians, Ithier was influenced by Cuarteto Marcaño, Claudio Ferer and big-band dance music.
		Ithier, who grew up in Santurce, Puerto Rico, formed a combo in 1955 with Cortijo, who was playing congas then.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/06.20.02/diadesanjuan-0225.html (695 words)

	El Gran Combo Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		From the moment that Rafael Ithier decided to leave Cortijo and his combo to form El Gran Combo, the life of the master Ithier as well as tropical music was never the same.
		Their own Don Rafael Ithier was at the forefront of this album with Freddie Miranda.
		The quantity of awards won by the group is as long as their record making, but as their own Rafael Ithier said so well: “The awards are a good measure of affection, respect and love, but the true reward is to see people dancing and enjoying themselves.
	www.solosabor.com /artist/el_gran_combo (2061 words)

	PUERTO RICO HERALD: 'Liber' Salseros' 40 Rhythmic Years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		The song's enormous appeal is a testament to the immense popularity and staying power of Gran Combo, whose members are celebrating the combo's 40th anniversary with a special concert at Madison Square Garden (212-307-7171) next Saturday.
		It penetrates." A self-taught pianist, Ithier first made the scene in his native Puerto Rico playing with a group led by legendary salsa pioneers Rafael Cortijo and Ismael Rivera.
		In fact, Ithier believes there has been a reaction from mainstream salsa producers to the chorus of hard-core fans who would like the music to stress musicianship and rhythmic intensity.
	www.puertorico-herald.org /issues/2002/vol6n36/LiberSalseros-en.shtml (727 words)

	El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
		In May 1962, under the leadership of pianist/arranger/composer Rafael Ithier, members of Cortijo, Rafael 's Combo deserted to become the 11-piece El Gran Combo (EGC).
		With the addition of a trombone in the late 60s and a third vocalist at the beginning of the 70s, EGC retained the resultant 13-piece format (two saxophones, two trumpets, trombone, conga, bongo, timbales, bass, piano and three singers) until the present day.
		The album contained 'Homenaje (Rafael Ithier)', a tribute to Ithier written by Perico and Ramon Rodriguez, In 1987, Gran Combo's quarter of a century was marked with the celebratory three disc 25th Anniversary 1962-1987/Today, Tomorrow and Always.
	www.fortunecity.com /westwood/prada/82/id37.htm (1100 words)

	<Rafael Ithier> (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		A pesar de su formación autodidáctica, Rafael Ithier es un músico excepcional.
		Como apuntamos al principio, Rafael Ithier es un artista intuitivo, aunque ocasionalmente solicitaba orientaciones a instrumentistas más experimentados.
		Pero, cuando amparados por los hermanos cubanos Rafael y Guillermo Álvarez Guedes — propietarios de Discos Gema —, los verdaderos fundadores, Rogelio « Kito » Vélez, Héctor Santos, Martín Quiñones y Miguel Ángel Cruz, se dispusieron a dar vida a esta fenomenal banda, visitaron su hogar para que se uniera al proyecto.
	www.prpop.org /biografias/r_bios/rafael_ithier.shtml (1034 words)

	.:lamusica.com:. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Formed in 1962 by bandleader Rafael Ithier, the group included former members of Cortijo y Su Combo Rogelio "Kito" Vélez (trumpet and arrangements); Eddie Pérez and Héctor Santos (saxophones), Martin Quiñones (conga), Roberto Roena (bongo and dancer), Miguel Cruz (bass).
		Although Ithier and Perez are the only remaining members from the original group, musicians have traditionally stayed with the band for long periods of time.
		Current bandmembers are Today, El Gran Combo's members include: Rafael Ithier (musical director, piano), Charlie Aponte, Jerry Rivas and Papo Rosario (vocals); Taty Maldonado (trumpet); Víctor Rodríguez and Moisés Nogueras (trombones); Freddie Miranda (sax), Eddie Pérez (alto sax); Freddie Rivera (bass); Miguel Torres (congas); Domingo Santos (timbales) and Mitchell Laboy (bongó).
	www.lamusica.com /ElGranCombo.html (273 words)

	Rafael Cortijo - AOL Music
		Participating that night were Rafael Cortijo, Ismael Rivera, Roy Rosario, Martín Quiñones, Rafael Ithier, Eddie Pérez, Héctor Santos, Mario Cora,...
		Participando esa noche estuvieron Rafael Cortijo, Ismael Rivera, Roy Rosario, Martín Quiñones, Rafael Ithier, Eddie Pérez, Hector Santos, Mario Cora,...
		Download, listen and watch Rafael Cortijo music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
	music.aol.com /artist/rafael-cortijo/33812/main (134 words)

	El Gran Combo
		The internationally reknown salsa band was born in the aftermath of the breakup of the Combo de Rafael Cortijo in 1962.
		Madison Square Garden in New York City, was the venue for a historic concert for the band in 1982 where they triumphantly celebrated their silver (25 years) anniversary.
		Today, El Gran Combo's members include: Rafael Ithier (musical director, piano), Charlie Aponte, Jerry Rivas and Papo Rosario (vocals); Taty Maldonado (trumpet); Víctor Rodríguez and Moisés Nogueras (trombones); Freddie Miranda (sax), Eddie Pérez (alto sax); Freddie Rivera (bass); Miguel Torres (congas); Domingo Santos (timbales) and Mitchell Laboy (bongó).
	www.latinjazzalive.org /new_page_10.htm (1076 words)

	El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico: the greatest salsa show on earth! Celebrating 40 years as a group with a new 2-CD live ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		At the piano chair was Rafael Ithier, a young man who grew up with Cortijo.
		But in 1954 his boyhood friend Rafael Cortijo recruited him to form a combo that would prove to be a pivotal force in the evolution of tropical dance music.
		They were hot and became regulars on the island TV program "El Show del Medio Dia." A great band with a smoking rhythm section of Cortijo, Roberto Roena and Martín Quiñones, it was unfortunately plagued by internal strife and in 1962 when Rivera was jailed on drug offenses, the combo split up.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FXV/is_7_12/ai_92403676 (961 words)

	El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
		Led by pianist and musical director, Rafael Ithier (born: Rafael Ithier Eddie Perez), El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico is one of Puerto Rico's greatest dance bands.
		A longtime member of popular Latin band, Cortijo y Su Combo, Ithier formed El Gran Combo in 1962, with eight of his bandmates including percussionist, dancer, chorus singer, and salsa bandleader, Roberto Roena.
		The Puerto Rican release of the group's debut album, Acángana, recorded two days before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, was delayed until it had already been released in Mexico, Panama, Venezuela, and the United States.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,416660,00.html (515 words)

	Amame: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more \|\|\| Music.com
		Ironically, El Gran Combo turn in quite a memorable effort with Amame, despite the romantic/erotic wave that was hitting the salsa trend in the late '80s.
		The title tune, "Aguacero," "Brindis a la Vida," and "Todo Bien" are gleeful tunes, the antithesis of the not-so-durable erotic trend that evolved into a strictly romantic styling.
		Rafael Ithier wisely used arrangers Louis Garcia and Ernesto Sanchez to add extra color and variations to a firmly established sound.
	www.music.com /release/amame/2 (226 words)

	Q&A: A Conversation with Rafael Ithier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Back in 1962, a time when everything seemed to be going so good, musically speaking, for Rafael Cortijo and Ismael Rivera, there were those that saw things for what they were.
		Things started to get out of control as a result of the self-destruction that these two musical giants were causing to themselves.
		In an attempt to help bring an end to their destructive ways, Rafael Ithier and his bandmates decided to basically fire Cortijo and Ismael and keep the Combo alive, only now they would be El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.
	www.salsaweb.com /music/articles/interview_rafael_ithier.htm (1872 words)

	Cortijo Y Su Combo, MP3 Music Download at eMusic
		The bomba and plena traditions of Puerto Rico's slums were given respectability through the music of Rafael Cortijo (born Rafel Cortijo Verdejo).
		He was a member of the Mario Roman Combo in the early '50s, and made several major changes after taking over the band's leadership in 1954.
		He replaced the band's pianist with Rafael Ithier and, although he initially retained vocalist Sammy Ayala, he installed childhood friend Ismael Rivera one year later.
	www.goodnoise.com /artist/11659/11659055.html (614 words)

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