Interview: Nicky Marrero, Master Timbalero

[Bruce Polin]

The Descarga Review • December 20, 2007
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Nicky Marrero
Rhythm Travels A Thousand Ways With Ample Assumptions

A conversation with John Child and Ray Rosado
Photos © Martin Cohen and Congahead.com


Master timbalero and percussionist Nicky Marrero was ubiquitous  
during the 1970s New York salsa boom, playing and recording with  
Eddie Palmieri, Larry Harlow, Ismael Miranda, Típica Novel, Louie  
Cruz, Fania All Stars, Machito, and on, and on - not to mention  
Típica 73! One of the tightest rhythm guys ever, his style is a  
hybrid of the greats: Manny Oquendo, Tito Puente and Orestes Vilató.  
He is still mesmerising on stage, whether playing Latin or straight  
jazz. His place in salsa history is secure and truly deserved. John  
Child and Ray Rosado speak to Nicky about his extensive career,  
stylistic contributions and innovations. The interview is followed by  
a selected discography of the Latin and jazz albums on which Nicky  
has performed.

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