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René Cóspito was born in Buenos Aires, May 23, 1905, He began his music career as a violinist, but switched to the piano which remained his favorite instrument for the rest of his life. He led his own jazz band from the 1920s to 1950s. In the late 1920s and early 1930s he teamed up pianist Eduardo Armani and recorded and performed as the Armani-Cóspito Jazz Band. In later years Cóspito performed as a soloist, on the radio, and TV and in cocktail lounges. René Cóspito also played tangos and recorded several LPs under the name of "Don Goyo". Cóspito died in Buenos Aires on March 11, 2000. His recordings were issued under the names of Rene Cóspito and his Argentine Jazz Orchestra, Rene Cóspito and his Jazz Band and Rene Cóspito and his Rhythm. The discography below is a partial list of Cóspito's music. Any information that you may be able to add to this discography is greatly appreciated.