The Big Three
In 1948, the Palladium gained in stature because of the Big Three:Brought in by Dance Promoter Federico Pagani
- Tito Puente
- Tito RodrÃguez
- Machito-Featuring Mario Bauza- Music arranger Machito's Brother-inlaw and Gracelia Machito's sister on vocals
The Big Three grew tremendously in popularity on the strength of their bookings at the Palladium.
The Big Three were turning out mambo hit after mambo hit. These were a few of the hits that were popular:
- Puente with "Picadillo" and "Ran Kan Kan,"
- Rodriguez with "Mambo Mona (Mama Guela)" and "Joe Lustig Mambo"; Si Tu Superas,El Que Se Fue No Ase Falta
- Machito with "Asia Minor" and "Babarabatiri."
In those days there were no DJs who filled spots between band sets. The music was relentless. It was a sight to be seen with the Big Three trying to outdo one another. Machito would play one set, then Puente would step in not missing a beat, and Rodriguez would blend right in so you couldn't tell when one dropped off and the other began.
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