Tico (Label)

Tico (Label) Latin-jazz and salsa label founded by nightclub owner George Goldner in 1948. Goldner ran a successful string of New York clubs catering to Latin music fans, so it was natural that he would begin recording the popular acts who performed there. Early stars including Tito Puente, who remained with the label through 1958 when he signed with major label RCA Victor; however, Puente would return to Tico in the 1960s. Machito, a longtime Latin jazz bandleader, also recorded extensively…