Celebrating Candido's 82nd Birthday at Birdland in NYC

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Maria von Dickersohn and Shirley Maldonado Larry Harlow and Vivianne Cohen Graciela and Adela Dalto Vivianne Cohen, Maria Von Dickersohn and Shirley Maldonado Graciela
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Graciela and Carlos "Patato" Valdez enjoying a light and nostalgic moment Ray Mantilla Chico Hamilton Dr. Billy Taylor Giovanni Hidalgo and Ray Barretto
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Giovanni Hidalgo and Akiko Dr. Billy Taylor, Nicky Marrero and John D'Martino Dr. Billy Taylor and myself. Sometime around 1964 I sent Billy my newly invented Vibra-Slap while he was a dj on radio station, WLIB and while on air he played the instrument. It was the first time I ever heard the sound of it come from a speaker. Giovanni Hidalgo and Akiko Nicky Marrero, Giovanni Hidalgo and Akiko
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Ralphie Irizarry and Ray Barretto Ralphy Irizarry, Nicky Marrero and Ray Barretto Candido blows out the candles on the custom made cake that has a photo that I took of him when he was 60 years old. Cathy Herrera from LP® Artist Relations arranged for the cake Candido and Giovanni Hidalgo Birdland owner, Andy Kaufman, Candido and Giovanni Hidalgo
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LP® Webmaster and photo archivist cuts the cake. Marcia selected the image to be used for the cake Candido, Giovanni Hidalgo, Tito Rodriguez, Jr., Nicky Marrero, Virginia Rámos, Luis Sojo, ?, ? Victor Venegas, Nicky Marrero, Andy Kaufman, Adela Dalto, Virginia Rámos and Leopoldo Fleming Candido, Antonia Bennett and Virginia Ramos