Noro Morales was a Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader known for his contributions to the music scene in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. During this period, New York was a melting pot for various musical influences, including a new African-based Cuban music that blended with the city's vibrant big band jazz scene. Morales was part of this dynamic environment, and his work contributed to the evolving musical identity of Puerto Ricans in New York, as they infused their distinctive voice into the burgeoning music scene.