Manuel Jiménez
Manuel A. Jiménez or "El Canario", (born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on January 1, 1895 - November 21, 1975), was a Puerto Rican musician most famous for his work in the plena style. During the 1930s, he introduced new elements like piano, horns, and bass into plena, spreading its popularity. Jiménez died on November 21, 1975. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1895 (Orocovis), Died November 21, 1975 (San Juan)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1910 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, vocalist, lyricist, songwriter
Notes: Manuel Jiménez is also known by his nickname, "El Canario."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 176-200 of 203 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | CO31606 | 10-in. | 10/24/1941 | Temeridad : Bolero | Conjunto Lirico Antillano ; Payo Flores ; Manuel Jiménez | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | vocalist, composer | |
| Columbia | CO31607 | 10-in. | 10/24/1941 | Mujer caprichosa : Bolero | Conjunto Lirico Antillano ; Payo Flores ; Manuel Jiménez | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Columbia | CO31608 | 10-in. | 10/24/1941 | Jugando, mamá jugando : Bolero son | Conjunto Lirico Antillano ; Payo Flores ; Manuel Jiménez | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W95102 | 10-in. | April 1926 | Pobre borinquen | Trío Borinquen | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W95761 | 10-in. | July 1927 | Canta pajarito | Trío Borinquen | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W95762 | 10-in. | July 1927 | Morenita | Trío Borinquen | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W175024 | 10-in. | approximately 1925 | El son de Monchin | Trío Borinquen | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W704196 | 10-in. | November 1932 | Las golondrinas de catedral : Tamborito | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Columbia | W704197 | 10-in. | November 1932 | Rockgas : Rumba | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Columbia | W704198 | 10-in. | November 1932 | Cecilia : Bolero | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Columbia | W704199 | 10-in. | November 1932 | Perdónala : Bolero son | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12057 | 10-in. | 7/12/1932 | Lentamente (Slowly) : Bolero | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12058 | 10-in. | 7/12/1932 | Maldita (Darn) : Bolero son | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12059 | 10-in. | 7/12/1932 | Frutas de borinquen : Pregón son | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12060 | 10-in. | 7/12/1932 | Mi mujer domina (My wife is my boss) | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12063 | 10-in. | 7/12/1932 | Lamento borincano (Porto Rican lament) | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12496 | 10-in. | 10/24/1932 | Lamento borincano (Porto Rican lament) | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12497 | 10-in. | 10/24/1932 | Aguinaldo de Navidad : Aguinaldo son | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12498 | 10-in. | 10/24/1932 | No te asuste : Canto criollo | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B12499 | 10-in. | 10/24/1932 | Quiéreme (Love me) : Bolero son | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B14450 | 10-in. | 12/14/1933 | Mi islita : Bolero | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B14451 | 10-in. | 12/14/1933 | Campanas de mi aldea : Bolero | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B14452 | 10-in. | 12/14/1933 | Espera : Bolero | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B14453 | 10-in. | 12/14/1933 | Cariño perdido : Danzonete | Canario y su Grupo | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Brunswick | B15196 | 10-in. | 5/11/1934 | Minerva : Son | Sexteto Canario | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jiménez, Manuel," accessed September 22, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105354.
Jiménez, Manuel. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved September 22, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105354.
"Jiménez, Manuel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 22 September 2023.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Manuel Jiménez (musician)
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Jiménez, Manuel, 1895-1975 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86102615
Wikidata: Manuel Jiménez (musician) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6752648
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