Willie Colon was an explosive energy source who took salsa into the stratosphere
Willie Colon was a pioneering Nuyorican trombonist and bandleader who revolutionized salsa, gained widespread Latin American fame, and remained politically active in New York.
Willie Colón transformed urban salsa through trombone-driven arrangements, socially conscious lyrics, and prolific recordings that sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Willie Colon, trombone and salsa legend, dies at 75
Willie Colón, pioneering trombonist and salsa innovator, died at 75 after a career beginning in New York youth bands and early signing to Fania Records.
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Jazz slang encodes musical meaning: 'hot' signals spontaneous, syncopated playing, while 'sweet' and 'corny' label sentimental or old-fashioned styles.
