Luis "Perico" Ortíz
Luis Ortiz, born 26 December 1949 in San Juan, known as “Perico”, is a Puerto
Rican salsa musician, composer, and producer. He studied at the Escuela Libre de
Música Puerto Rico and the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, later earning a
bachelor's degree from the University of Puerto Rico. In 1967, Ortiz performed
as a guest soloist with the Puerto Rican Symphony Orchestra. Moving to New York
City in 1970, he established a reputation performing with Tito Puente, Mongo
Santamaría, and the Fania All Stars. In 1971, Ortiz formed his own orchestra and
received the “Diplo” award fo...
BilongoFania All-Stars, Ismael Rivera, Luis "Perico" Ortíz and Roberto Roena
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BilongoFania All-Stars, Ismael Rivera, Luis "Perico" Ortíz and Roberto Roena
Rio Abajo VaLuis "Perico" Ortíz
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QuieremeLuis "Perico" Ortíz
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Cha Cha Por FavorFreddie Miranda Jr, Luis "Perico" Ortíz and Luisito Quintero
