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José Mangual Jr.

José Mangual Jr. is credited on 613 releases across 138 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1968–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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613

Credits

138

Albums

7

Decades active

40

In collections

Biography

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Percussionist, vocalist, arranger, songwriter and band leader, born January 1948 in Spanish Harlem, New York City, USA. Son of the innovative and pioneering bongo player from Machito And His Orchestra, Jose Mangual and brother of the percussionist Luis Mangual.
José Jr. was born and raised in East Harlem, the Spanish Quarter of New York City known as "El Barrio". By the age of fifteen he was already playing in local groups. Mangual Jr. showed his talent as a composer, author, and lead vocalist with Willie Colón's orchestra. His skills as a percussionist and musical director have been sought out by many including Juan Luis Guerra, Rubén Blades, Herb Alpert, Dizzy Gillespie, David Byrne, Celia Cruz, Ramon Orlando, Mario Bauza, Mongo Santamaria, Fania All Stars, Junior Gonzalez, Ismael Miranda and Louie Ramirez.
Mangual’s musical credits are varied. His Discography includes releases such as "Pa Bailar y Gozar", "Que lo Diga el Tiempo", "Sonero Con Clase", "No Se Tu", and many others.

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Credited work

613 releases · 138 albums · active 1968–2025

  • Performance · 929
  • Other credits · 625
  • Production · 63
  • Engineering · 32

Studios: La Tierra Sound Studios · Latin Sound Studios · Bell Sound Studios · Variety Recording Studio

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