Willie Colón

latin jazz soul jazz

Influences: Tito Puente, Celia Cruz

Willie Colón is a trombonist and composer whose innovative brass-driven arrangements fundamentally transformed salsa in 1970s New York. His catalogue spans from the raw energy of early albums like El Malo to the sophisticated social commentary of Siembra, blending street-level urgency with orchestral sophistication that influenced generations of Latin musicians.

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Upcoming gigs

Sun 17 May — 18:00 — Willie Colón: Salsa Forever at The Jazz Cafe (tickets)