Willie Colón
- Type: Bandleader
- Born: April 28, 1950 in New York, New York, United States
- Died: February 21, 2026 in Bronxville, New York, United States
Biography
Bronx trombonist, composer and bandleader who helped invent salsa at #Fania Records#, first with singer *Héctor Lavoe* on 'El Malo' (1967) and then with *Rubén Blades* on the landmark 'Siembra' (1978). A member of the *Fania All-Stars* and a producer for *Celia Cruz*, he also worked in New York public life. He died in Bronxville, New York, in February 2026.
Genres
Willie Colón Discography
- El malo (1967) - Album - rated 3.45/5
- The Hustler (1968) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Cosa nuestra (1970) - Album - rated 4/5
- The Big Break (La gran fuga) (1970) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- El juicio (1972) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- The Good, the Bad, the Ugly (1975) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- Fantasmas (1981) - Album - rated 3.03/5