On Monday, April 22 legendary percussion star Candido Camero celebrated his 81st birthday in grand style at Jilly's night club on 58th Street in NYC. Candido was supported warmly throughout the evening by freinds and family alike. On hand to have a great time were singing sensation Tony Bennet & his lovely daughter Antonia, comedian Joe Piscopo who entertained the crowd by performing a rendition of A Frank Sinatra tune, along with musicians Patato Valdez, Bobby Sanabria, Kyle Eastwood, Robby Ameen, Tito Rodriquez Jr., Sammy Figuerroa & Ralph Irizarry among many others.

Check out photos of this memorable evening in an exclusive gallery from congahead.com. Gallery1 - Gallery2