The Latin music industry is mourning the death of Jose Lugo, a renowned Puerto Rican pianist, arranger and producer. Lugo passed away Sunday at 56 after losing his long battle to cancer. The heartbreaking news was confirmed to the press by his son Josema Lugo.
In his remarkable trajectory, Lugo played with some of the greatest artists in the industry, such as Bobby Valentín, Tego Calderon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, Cultura Profetica, Cheo Feliciano, Rubén Blades, Andy Montañez and Calle 13. He also had his own tropical band called Guasábara Combo.
With the combo, he dropped four studio albums: "Piano con mata" (2004), "Guasábara" (2008), "Poetic Justice" (2011) and "Dónde están" (2016).
Considered one of the best arrangers and producers of his time, Lugo was an eight-time Grammy winner. This is how some Latino artists have reacted to his passing. May he rest in peace.
JUAN LUIS GUERRA: Jose Lugo, extraordinary and admired Puerto Rican musician. Grace and peace to your family and friends!
TEGO CALDERON: The poor are with Guasábara. Los pobres estamos con Guasábara. Strength and fortitude, my family. Jose Lugo, respect always.
MILLY QUEZADA: "Goodbye" to a genius of the Puerto Rican music, Jose Lugo. Today he passes to eternity ... leaving us his legacy.
ELVIS CRESPO: Rest in Peace #JoseLugo! My fans and I were blessed to enjoy his talent as a producer.
LUIS ENRIQUE: The picture of my friend Jose M. Lugo brings me incredible memories. He contributed a lot in the years he was in my orchestra. He celebrated his life with all the music that gave the world. My solidarity hug to his family at this difficult time. Luguito blessings, I'll always remember you with affection, brother.
ILe: Today Puerto Rican music is in mourning. Rest in peace Jose Lugo.
VICTOR MANUELLE: Today one of the most important salsa musician, pianist, arranger and producer of his generation has passed. Farewell Lugo!
GILBERTO SANTA ROSA: And my thanks for his great contribution to my career. Rest in peace, Lugüito.
REY RUIZ: What a shame to find a story like this, in which a great musician and person is leaving us. Rest in peace Jose Lugo. Luguito.
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