He debuted at age 16 with Juan Maglio (Pacho).

Soon later, he was required by Carlos Di Sarli in his sextet. They performed throughout the year at the café El Nacional and at the cabaret Casino Pigall.

The singer continued growing and establishing his style and he was summoned by maestro Lucio Demare to join his orchestra.

The first recording was on April 14, 1942: “Un tango guapo”.