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on 18 August 1915. He started playing music in local bands at age 17. In 1937 he formed his own band, Los
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on drums; this performance is the only film documenting Martínez's playing. He died on 26 August 1990 in
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as leader and trumpeter, Lilí Martínez as pianist and arranger, and
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traditions, Martínez's compositions also incorporated
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717:"Breve Historia: Luis "Lilí" Martínez Griñán"
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