Born William Anthony Colón Román on April 28, 1950, in the Bronx, New York,
Willie Colón is an influential American salsa musician, composer, and
trombonist. Often regarded as one of the architects of modern-day salsa music,
his unique sound combines elements from jazz, rock, and Puerto Rican folk music.
His journey in the music industry began at an early age. He signed his first
record deal with Fania Records at the age of 15, and his studio debut, the
boogaloo-tinged El Malo (1967), sold over 300,000 copies. Produced by Jerry
Masucci and Johnny Pacheco, the album featured the t...