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1 Willie Colón player, composer, and bandleader Willie Colón is one of the pioneers of Latin American music. Despite initial criticism, Colón s album El Malo has become known as one of the first albums to feature the New York Sound that sparked a renewed interest in Latin music during the 1970s. Colón has been instrumental in the careers of such Latin musicians as Rubén Blades, who first sang with Colón s band in 1975, and Celia Cruz, for whom Colón has produced such albums as Only They Could Have Done This Album in 1977 and the highly successful duet album Celia & Willie in Colón has also produced albums for Ismael Miranda, Sophy, Soledad Bravo, and the late Hector Lavoe, who sang with his band in the early 70s. Inspired by the music of various cultures, Colón has recorded with such musicians as Puerto Rican cuatro player Yomo Toro and David Byrne. Colón s composition Che Che Cole, adapted from a Ghanaian children s song, was used by Ntozake Shange in the musical play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. In addition to 11 Grammy nominations and one Grammy award, Colón has received a CHUBB fellowship from Yale University, the most prestigious award given by the Ivy League school. Colónran for the United States Congress, representing New York s 17th Congressional District, in 1992.

2 Starting to play the trumpet at the age of 12, Colón switched to the trombone two years later. Making his recording debut in 1967, for Al Santiago s Futura label, Colón became a victim of misfortune when the label folded. Colón was much more successful when he signed with Johnny Pacheco s Fania label. When his vocalist failed to make Colón s first session for the label, Pacheco suggested Hector Lavoe as a replacement. The collaboration proved fruitful when two singles from Colón s first two albums (El Malo, Guisando) Jazzy and I Wish I Had a Watermelon became hits. Lavoe remained a vital member of Colón s band until the mid- 70s when an increased drug addiction caused him to miss or show up late for several gigs. Although their partnership formally ended in 1975, Colón and Lavoe continued to work together. Lavoe s last album, Strikes Back, released in 1987, was produced by Colón.

In 1975, Colón balanced his schedule as director of the Latin Jazz All Stars with studies in music theory, composition, and orchestration. His increased knowledge paid off quickly.

Three years later, he received an award as Musician of the Year and his album Fantasmas was named Album of the Year.

3 In 1975, Colón balanced his schedule as director of the Latin Jazz All Stars with studies in music theory, composition, and orchestration. His increased knowledge paid off quickly. In 1978, Colón was named Musician, and Player of the Year in a readers poll conducted by Latin New York. Three years later, he received an award as Musician of the Year and his album Fantasmas was named Album of the Year. Colón continued to garner acclaim when his album Canciones del Solar de los Aburridosreceived a Grammy award in Although they met backstage before a concert in Panama in 1969, Colón and Blades didn t begin collaborating until five years later. While working on the album The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, Colón asked Blades to sing on the Blades-penned tune El

4 Cazanguero, which reflected on Blades experiences as a law student working in a Panamanian prison. The session was so satisfying that Blades became a full-time member of Colón s band following the departure of Lavoe. Their 1978 album Siembra became the top-selling album in Fania s catalog. Despite their success, Blades severely quarreled with label president Jerry Mascucci over money. Although Colón recorded two solo albums El Baquine de Angelitos Negros in 1977 and Solo in 1979 and Bladesrecorded a solo album, Maestra Vida, in 1980, their solo work failed to match the commercial success of their joint efforts. In 1981, the two musicians resumed their partnership, with Blades playing coro on Colón s solo album Fantasmas. The following year, they collaborated on the Grammy-winning album Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos, which yielded the hits singles Tiburon, Ligia Elena, and Te Estan Buscando. Their partnership again proved shortlived as Colón and Blades split up after working on the film The Last Fight. The split was far from amiable and the two musicians continued to feud

until reuniting for a concert at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan in March 1992. Despite collaborating on the album Tras la Tormenta in 1995, Colón and Blades recorded their parts separately.

5 until reuniting for a concert at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan in March Despite collaborating on the album Tras la Tormenta in 1995, Colón and Blades recorded their parts separately. Following a reunion concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 1997, Colón and Bladesperformed a series of concerts together. In the late 80s, Colón formed a new band, Legal Alien, with younger musicians. Signing with Sony, Colón and the band recorded Color Americano in 1990 and Honra y Cultura in Two years later, Colón recorded Hecho en Puerto Rico with an all-star band featuring ex-members of the Fania All-Stars, Papo Lucca and Bobby Valentin. Since leaving Sony over a lack of promotional support, Colón continued to remain active, filling stadiums and concerts halls throughout Latin America and releasing new material including Experiencia in 2004, followed by The Player three years later and El Malo, Vol. 2: Prisioneros del Mambo in Videos:

6 Billboard Albums Year Album Chart Peak 2013 Frente A Frente Fania: 2012 Anthology Latin Tropical 15 Albums Latin Tropical 20 Albums 2012 Selecciones Latin Tropical 10 Fania Albums A Man And 2007 His Music The Hit 2007List: La Historia Latin Tropical 19 Albums Latin Tropical 15 Albums Tras La 1995 Tormenta Top Latin Albums 9 Tras La 1995 Tormenta Tropical/Salsa3

7 Chart Peak 1994The Best 1990 American Color Tropical/Salsa12 Tropical/Salsa Top Secret Tropical/Salsa3 1987Especial #5Tropical/Salsa17 Credits Year Album Canciones De Amor 2013(Love Songs): En Salsa 2013Frente a Frente Rubén Blades It s a Scream How Levine Does the Rhumba: The 2013 Latin-Jewish Musical Story, 1940s-80s

8 2013Let Me Explain Kevin Hart The Absolute 2013 Collection Celia Cruz Featured 2012Anthology Rubén Blades Featured 2012Anthology 2012Anthology 2012Anthology El Barrio: Latin 2012 Disco Celia Cruz Willie Colón Héctor Lavoe Featured Main Personnel 2012Greatest Hits Yomo Toro 2012La Salsa Vive N Klabe Leyendas De La 2012Fania, Vol. 3 [2012] Leyendas De La 2012 Fania, Vol. 4

9 Leyendas de la 2012Fania, Vol. 1 [2012] Leyendas de la 2012Fania, Vol. 2 [2012] 2012 Selecciones Fania Héctor Lavoe 2012Selecciones FaniaWillie Colón 2011Aires de Navidad N Klabe El Barrio: The Ultimate Collection of 2011 Latin Boogaloo, Disco, Funk & Soul Fania Records : The 2011 Original Sound of Latin New York References

10 Hammock House: 2011 Africa Caribe John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown 2011 Music from My Hood Joaquin Joe Claussell Grandes ExitosOlga Tañón El Cantante: The 2010 Originals Greatest Hits 2010 [2010] Greatest Hits 2010 [2010] La Murga De 2010 Colombia Héctor Lavoe Rubén Blades Featured Héctor Lavoe Colombian Party Cartel 2010 Live Héctor Lavoe Lo Esencial de 2010 Fania Los 12 Clásicos 2010 De La Salsa

11 2010Mis Favoritas 2010Mis Favoritas Willie Colón Huey Dunbar 2010Poeta del Pueblo Rubén Blades Main Personnel Ponte Duro: The 2010Fania All Stars Story Salsa Explosion!: The New York 2010 Salsa Revolution A Man and His 2009Songs: Alma de Poeta 2009 Corroncho 2009Girls Love DJ s Got the Bug, Vol Fania All- Stars Tite Curet Alonso Phil Manzanera Bugz in the Attic Soloist,, Trumpet (Bass), Vocals Featured

12 2009Greatest Hits Ismael Miranda Featured Guest Main Personnel, Historia de La 2009 Salsa Historia de la 2009 Salsa 2009Latin Music USA Panama! 2: Latin Sounds, Cumbia Tropical and 2009 Calypso Funk on the Isthmus Héctor Lavoe Willie Colón Featured 2009 Pitbull Pitbull

13 2009San Juan 73 Fania All- Stars Soloist, 2009Sun People Nickodemus The Complete 2009Studio Albums, Vol. 2 The Never Learned Héctor Lavoe Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Producer to Dance: 2009 Anthology Harvey AverneVocals Tributo a La 2009Salsa Colombiana, Vol Salsas Pegaditas: Lo 2008 Nuevo y lo Mejor 2008 Alberto Barros A Night in Puerto 2008 Rico

14 A Poeta del 2008 Pueblo Rubén Blades Asalto Navideño: 2008En Vivo Puerto Rico 1993 Willie Colón Executive Post Production,, Vocals Beginners Guide 2008 to the World 2008Boogaloo, Vol. 1 Campeones: A Band 2008 and Their Music Cha Cha Cha, Vol [Fania] El Barrio: Back 2008on the Streets of Spanish Harlem Fania All- Stars Soloist,

15 El Barrio: Sounds 2008from the Spanish Harlem Streets Arranger, Coro, Executive El Malo, Vol. 2: 2008Prisioneros del Mambo Willie Colón Liner Notes, Mixing, Fania Live 03: 2008From the Fresh Coast DJ Sake1 2008Frutero Moderno Gonzalo Grau 2008 Gratitud Fonseca

16 2008Greatest Hits Willie Colón Audio Production, Vocals 2008Greatest Hits Celia Cruz Featured Greatest Hits 2008 [2008] Rubén Blades Featured Guest Historia: The Hit 2008 List [DVD] Willie Colón Hot and Spicy Salsa Hits 2008 [Madacy Latino 2008]

17 I Like It Like 2008That: Fania Remixed Producer 2008La Herencia Yomo Toro Las No. 1 de La 2008 Salsa, Vol. 3 Le Canta a 2008 Borínquen Héctor Lavoe Featured Leyendas de La 2008 Fania, Vol. 6 Leyendas de La 2008 Fania, Vol. 7 Leyendas de La 2008 Fania, Vol. 8 Lo Esencial de la 2008 Salsa Direction, Realization

18 Los Galanes de la 2008 Salsa Los Galanes del 2008 Bolero 2008On One, Vol Pregunta Por Ahí Willie Colón Producer Pure Salsa 2008 [Universal] Salsa Clasica en 2008 La Calle Salsa One Salsa: A Musical 2008 History Salsas Pegaditas 2008 en Video

19 Saxo Salsero: Los 2008Exitos de Hector Saxo Salsero Lavoe Saxo Salsero: Los 2008Exitos de Willie Saxo Salsero Colon The Complete 2008Studio Albums, Vol. 1 The Greatest 2008Salsa Ever: Duets, Vol. 1 Héctor Lavoe Arranger, Coro, Mixing, Producer The Hit List: 2008 Linea Naranja 2008Tropical Legends Willie Colón 15 Pegaditas de 2007 Fruko 15 Salsas 2007Pegaditas de Los 70 Fruko

20 20TH Century 2007Masters: Best of Salsa A Man and His 2007 Music: La Voz Asalto Navideño, 2007 Vols. 1-2 Héctor Lavoe Héctor Lavoe Main Personnel, Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Leader, Main Personnel,, Vocals, Vocals (Background) 2007Azucar! Celia Cruz Featured

21 Canciones de 2007Telenovelas, Vol. Vocals 1 Canciones de 2007Telenovelas, Vol. Vocals Christian Salsa Costes Presente 2007 Bon Voyage Masomenos 2007El Cantante Essential Guide 2007 to Latin Marc Anthony Fania Live 01: 2007 The Meat Market Fania Live 02: 2007 From Miami Fania Signature, 2007Vol. IV Hard Salsa DJ Rumor DJ Lespam

22 Greatest Salsa 2007 Ever Box Set 2007La Herencia La Historia: The 2007 Hit List Ismael Miranda Willie Colón Audio Production, Producer Latin Cool 2007 [Metro] Latin Legends: 2007Dine in Good Company Latin Legends: 2007Funk & Boogie Selections Latin Legends: 2007The Sensual Classics

23 Leyendas de La 2007 Fania, Vol. 1 Leyendas de La 2007 Fania, Vol. 5 Leyendas de la 2007 Fania, Vol. 2 Leyendas de la 2007 Fania, Vol. 4 Linea Clasica 2007Salsa Pura, Vol. 1 Louie Vega in the 2007 House My Occupation: 2007The Music of Chaz Jankel NYC Salsa: The 2007Incendiary Sound of Latin New York 2007Navidad Bailable Chaz Jankel Producer Arranger,

24 Navidad en el 2007 Barrio New York City 2007 Salsa New York Latin 2007 Hustle, Vol. 2 New York Latin 2007 Shuffle OG: Original 2007 Gangster Our Latin Thing, 2007 Vol. 2 Our Latin Thing, 2007 Vol. 3 Percussion 2007Maddness Revisited Willie Colón Luisito Quintero Vocals

25 Preciosa Mujer/Mi 2007 Eterna Flor Puerto Rico: Las 2007 Clasicas Reventon Poderoso 2007 en 3 CDs 2007Rumbón Navideño Salsa Dance Hits: 2007The Legendary Fania Recordings Trio Romántico De Vieques Arranger, Voices Salsa Legende: 2007 Best of Salsa 2007Salsa Party Signature Fania: 2007 Hot Salsa Signature Fania: 2007 Latin Soul

26 Soul Sides, Vol The Greatest 2007Salsa Ever, Vol The Player Willie Colón Engineer, Soloist,, Trumpet (Bass), Vocals The Very Best of 2007 Latin Music Think Global: 2007 Salsa Tributo a Los 2007Orishas: Ashe Para Todos

27 Urban Salute to 2007 Hector Lavoe Willie Colon 2007 Karaoke Arranger, Producer Willie Colón World Circuit 2007Presents [Nonesuch] Chelo Cali Concert 2006 [DVD] 2006Come with Me Fania All- Stars Roger Sanchez Guest Producer 2006 Corazón Fonseca Arranger Dance Hits Salsa, 2006 Vol. 1 Dance Hits Salsa, 2006 Vol. 2

28 Dance Hits Salsa, 2006 Vol. 3 Dance Hits Salsa, 2006 Vol. 4 El Barrio: Gangsters, Latin 2006 Soul & the Birth of Salsa El Cantante 2006 [Remember/Fania] Héctor Lavoe 2006El Malo/QuimbomboWillie Colón 2006El Mariel Pitbull Fania: Leyendas 2006 Latinas Cena Fania: Leyendas 2006 Latinas Fiesta Fania: Leyendas 2006 Latinas Romance 2006Good Times 6 Norman Jay

29 Good Times, Vol Karaoke: Willie 2006 Colon [DVD] La Nueva 2006 Combinacion 2006La Salsa Vive Las Mas Pegadas: 2006 Salsa Las No. 1 de la 2006 Salsa 2006Los Cocorocos Mad About Salsa 2006 [Box Set] Transito OG: Original 2006 Gangster Oliver & Company 2006(Original Soundtrack) Willie Colón

30 Oye Que Rico 2006 Mami Salsa! Johnny Ventura Plastico/Pedro 2006 Navaja Willie Colón Rafi Val y La 2006 Diferente Reggaeton: 2006Ultimate Hit Collection Rafi Val y La Diferente Audio Production, Producer Salsa Para 2006 Siempre Salsa Party Time, 2006 Vol. 2 Salsa en la Calle Rubén Blades Soneros de 2006Simepre: Fania Vol. 2

31 The Greatest 2006Salsa Ever, Vol. 1 The Greatest 2006Salsa Ever, Vol Top Secrets Willie Colón Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Main Personnel, Mixing,, Vocals Very Best of 2006 Salsa

32 We Love Salsa: Capture the 2006 Ultimate Sound of Summer Que Viva la 2006 Salsa! 15 Clasicas de 2005Salsa de Inspiracion 2005Aires de Navidad Quinto Mayor Asi Es Nuestra 2005 Navidad [DVD] Beginner s Guide 2005 to Latin Music Colección de Oro 2005 [2005] Concord Picante th Anniversary Collection Gilberto Santa Rosa Willie Colón Percussion

33 Cuba Caliente! 2005 [Wagram] Cumbia-Salsa 2005 Latin Pop Hot Sweat: The 2005Best of Fania All-Stars Live Karaoke: Hector 2005 Lavoe [DVD] Las Basicas de la 2005 Salsa Lo Mejor de la 2005 Salsa [2005] Old School Original Salsa 2005 Classics Deluxe Box Fania All- Stars Performer Reggaeton, Vol : Gasolina del Club

34 Salsa Pegaditas: Lo Nuevo y lo Mejor 2005Salsa en New YorkSophy The Rough Guide 2005 to Boogaloo 2005Tropical Latino Producer 30 Salsas Pegaditas: Lo 2004 Nuevo y Mejor 2010 A Bailar la 2004 Cumbia Con 2004Afrobeat Sessions Grupo Laberinto 2004Al Son Navideno Roberto Perez 2004 Baadasssss! 2004Con Salsa y SaborSammy DeLeon 2004Elements of Life Little Louie Vega

35 En Clave de 2004 Bolero 2004En Mi País Estrellas del 2004 Caribe Experencia Hector 2004 Lavoe Héctor Lavoe 2004La Experiencia Celia Cruz 2004La Experiencia Willie Colón Producer 2004La Sorpresa 2004Las #1 en Salsa Las 32 Mas 2004Grandes De Cheo Feliciano Grupo Laberinto Salsa All- Stars Cheo Feliciano

36 Las Grandes 2004Sesiones de la Salsa, Vol. 2 Latina Café, Vol Live at Yankee 2004 Stadium Lo Mejor de Salsa 2004 en Grande, Vol. 3 Los Duros de la 2004 Salsa Nu Latin: The Fresh Sounds of 2004 Today s New Latin Music Fania All- Stars Musician Reventon, Vol. 2: Pegaditas 2004Salsa Heat!

37 Salsa Legende: 2004Best of Latin Jazz Salsa Legende: 2004Best of Willie Willie Colón Colon Salsa: Pulsating Latin Rhythms 2004Sound and Vision Caetano Veloso 2004Suena la Alarma Gangsta King The D1: The Music 2004 Is So Beautiful The Greatest Live 2004Recordings of Fania All Stars 30 Exitos 2003 Insuperables D1 Music Fania All- Stars Eddie Santiago Soloist, Vocals

38 Al Son Tropical: 2003Coleccion Diamante 2003Brazuca Matraca Wagner Esenciales: The 2003Ultimate Alex d Castro Collection Futuro Flamenco, 2003 Vol Montreux Heat Mongo Santamaria Music for My 2003 Peoples Huey Dunbar My Own Time and 2003 Space Paradise in 2003 Trouble 2003Rewind! 3 Flip Núnez Chris Washburne Bongos, Congas

39 Rough Guide to 2003Salsa de Puerto Rico Set Fire to 2003 Me/Dancer Willie Colón The Best 2003 [w/willie Colon] Top Ten Latino, 2003 Vol. 7: Turntables on the 2003 Hudson, Vol Worldwide 3 Boleros de Ayer Y 2002 Hoy Y Siempre Celia Cruz Gilles Peterson Vocals (Background)

40 Carnaval 2002Internacional De La Salsa [Box] Homenaje a los 2002 Grandes 3 Son Salsa Les 2002Incontournables de Salsa Mojito Mix 2002 [Ariola] Old School 2002Original Salsa Classics, Vol Pa Bailar Soledad Bravo Musical Direction, Producer 2002 Pinero

41 Salsa Caliente de 2002 Nu York Salsa a la 2002 Coupole: Paris Salsa: Les Titres 2002 Essentiels! 2002Serie Serie 32 [2 CD] Tribute to Hector 2002 Lavoe Un Gran Dia en el 2002 Barrio Afro-Cuban 2001Grooves, Vol. 4 [Wagram] Rubén Blades Domingo Quiñones Cheo Feliciano Junior Gonzalez Spanish Harlem Orchestra Arranger, Guest, Vocals

42 Con el Corazon 2001 Atao Concierto del 2001 Amor Ramón Orlando 2001 Encore Fiesta en la 2001Ocho: Pura Salsa Dura Roberto Blades From Enchantment 2001and Timba To Full Force Jazz 2001House Y Que Tony Perez 2001Insomnio Jam Session 2001 Feeling Latin Legends 2001 [Medalist] Sol D Menta

43 Latin: The 2001 Essential Album 2001Legends of Salsa Celia Cruz, Vocals (Background) 2001Love Songs Rough Guide to 2001 Latin America Salsa Caliente: 2001 Hot Latin Salsa Salsa de Ayer Y 2001 Hoy Sembra Y Otros 2001Favoritos Salsa Para Siempre Patti LaBelle Gallaxia Rubén Blades Congas, Guest Arranger,

44 The NuYorican Funk Experience: 2001 Salsa Caliente de Nu York! Arranger, 2001Tu Bien Lo Sabes Héctor Lavoe 2001Viva Maria Tania Maria Guest Exitos Héctor Lavoe Aniversario 2000 Angel Asi Es la Musica: La Sonora Ponceña Angel Clivillés 2000La Salsa de Grupo Salsero Siempre 2000Barrio Latino

45 Best of Willie 2000 Colon 2000Chelo Y Yeni Willie Colón Chelo Y Yeni El Show de Discos 2000Fuentes: Pa Mis Sonideros Fania Platino, Vol Constelacion de Estrellas Fania Platino, Vol Constelacion de Estrellas 2000Fania Superhits

46 2000Golden Drops Grandes del 2000 Bolero [Fania] Guerrero de 2000 Corazón Fania All- Stars Willie Colón Guitarra Mia: 2000Tribute to Jose Feliciano Hard Salsa Dura: 2000Fuentes Salsa All Stars Hector Lavoe 2000 Swings Héctor Lavoe

47 2000Idilio Willie Colón Arranger, Latin Beats: A 2000Tribute to Tito Puente Latin Hot!: Hot 2000Latin Jazz from the Big Apple Lo Maximo de la 2000 Salsa, Vol. 2 Market Street: A 2000Live Compilation from Cafe du Nord 2000Mega Latino Congas, Vocals 2000Mi Primer Amor Pura Salsa [Sony 2000 International] Kevin Ceballo

48 Salsa Pa la 2000 Playa 2000Salsa del Ayer 2000The Loft, Vol. 2 David Mancuso Trip Around the 2000 World 14 Canonazos 1999 Bailables 2000 Afro-Cuban 1999Grooves, Vol. 4 [Melodie] Best of Sony 1999Tropical: 20th Anniversary, Vocals

49 1999Coure Latino 1999Demasiado It s Hot Salsa 1999 Time Las Estrellas de 1999 La Fania, Vol. 6 Las Estrellas de 1999 La Fania, Vol. 9 Latin Club Mix Latin House Party 1999 [Priority] Latin Tropical 1999 Rhythms Willie Colón 1999Mas Ritmo Latino

50 Mejores Temas de 1999 Telenovelas 1999Mi Gran Amor Willie Colón Arranger, Olga Viva, Viva 1999 Olga Olga Viva, Viva 1999 Olga Pachanga Mix, 1999 Vol. 3 Quien Mato a 1999 Hector Lavoe? Rough Guide to 1999 Salsa Dance Olga Tañón Olga Tañón Domingo Quiñones

51 1999Salsa de Calle Orquesta Salsa All Stars Salsa! Gold 1999Classics [Double Disc] 1999Son Salsa Y SaborSon del Son Super Bailables 1999 del Año, Vol. 1 Tarjeta de San 1999 Valentin The Absolute 1999 Collection Celia Cruz Featured Tributo a Héctor 1999 Lavoe La Voz Los Titanes Una Voz Mi 1999 Recuerdos Cheo Feliciano

52 Bravos de Fania, 1998 Vol. 2 Bravos de Fania, 1998 Vol. 4 Bravos de Fania, 1998 Vol. 5 Calle Luna Calle 1998 Sol Mangu

53 Executive Mixing, 1998Demasiado CorazonWillie Colón, Vocals, Vocals (Background) 1998 Gracias Alex d Castro 1998Hola Mi Gente Lo Mejor: The 1998Best of Soledad Bravo Soledad Bravo Director, Producer Los Bravos de 1998 Fania, Vol. 1

54 Los Bravos de 1998 Fania, Vol Magia de Mujer Tropicalisimo Apache 1998 Mangu Mangu 1998Rock n Latin Barrio Band Guest Salsamania, Vol : Ayer Y Hoy Saxomania: 1998Presencia de Héctor Lavoe Hector Lavoe 1998 Sueños 1998Todo Es Relativo Manuel Mauricio Guerrero Amilcar Boscán Arranger, Producer

55 Very Best of 1998Latin Jazz Percussion [Global TV] Best of Latin 1997America: Change the Rules 1997Cuore Latino 1997Duets Celia Cruz Fania All-Stars 1997with Willie Colon & Ruben Blades Fania All- Stars

56 1997Latino! Latino! 1997 Live Héctor Lavoe 1997Maxi Salsa 1997Navidad Fania 1997Nonstop Salsa Sabor y Salsa 1997 Light Salsa! Gold 1997 Classics Fania All- Stars

57 Solo Two/Happy 1997 Together Pete EscovedoBongos, Vocals Soneros de Ayer Y 1997 Hoy Fania All- Stars Yo Soy del Son a 1997 La Salsa 20 Anniversary of the NY Salsa 1996 Festival: Best [Fania] Willie Colón Arranger,

58 1996Brillantes Cafe Latino 1996 [Alex] 1996Carnival! Constelacion de 1996Estrellas: Fania Platino, Vol. 1 Willie Colón, Vocals Constelacion de 1996Estrellas: Fania Platino, Vol. 2 Estrellas de La 1996 Fania, Vol Flamazo 96 Los Flamers

59 1996La Clave Latina 1996Latin Magic Legends of Salsa 1996 Bass 1996Llamada del Amor 1996Me Gusta Jose Luis Rodríguez Sonora Tropicana 1996Mundo Latino Wil Veloz Arranger, Salsa Fresca! 1996Dance Hits of the 90s 1996Salsa Loco Grupo Chevere

60 1996Salsa en Navidad 1996Sol Y Luna Natusha Arranger, Baila Conmigo: 1995Brillantes, Vol Damelo Fania Latin Jazz 1995 Party Augustín Ramírez Fania All- Stars Grandes Exitos, 1995 Vol. 2 Lisandro Meza Lady Marmalade: 1995The Best of Patti and Labelle Labelle Congas, Vocals (Background)

61 Magic of Salsa 1995 Ayer Y Hoy Pura Salsa, Vol Pura Sangre 1995Sabor Y Salsa 1995Salsa Bash 1995Salsa Pa Ti

62 Salsa en la Calle Arranger, 1995Tras La Tormenta Willie Colón, Vocals, Vocals (Background) 1995 Tremendo Executive Y Vuelve Otra 1995 Vez! Willie Colón

63 1994Best II Willie Colón Arranger, En El Sotano De 1994 La Florida En el Sotano de la Florida, Unknown Contributor Role 1994 Ernie s Conspiracy Estrellas de La 1994 Fania, Vol. 3 Ernie Agosto Fania All- Stars Audio Production, Producer

64 Estrellas de La 1994 Fania, Vol. 4 Fania All- Stars Estrellas de La 1994 Fania, Vol. 5 Fania All- Stars Fania : Great Years, Vol. 1 Fania All- Stars Fania Legends of 1994 Salsa, Vol. 2 Héctor Lavoe

65 Fania Records : Great Years, Vol. 2 Fiesta 1994Musical/Latin America Musical 1994Forever Emilio Delgado Mon Rivera Group Member Arranger, Vocals (Background) 1994Hot Club Mixes La Esencia Del 1994 Bolero Salsa Greats, 1994 Vol. 1

66 Salsa Magic 1994 [Sony] Salsa en Grande, 1994 Vol. 4 Singers of the 1994 Cibao Willie Colón, Vocals Telenovelas Love, 1994 Vol. 3

67 1994Tiempo Nuevo José Nogueras Guest Unknown Contributor Role Tito Rodriguez/El 1994 Inolvidable Voces De Puerto 1994 Rico 1993Cada Vez Otra Vez Fania Legends of 1993Salsa Collection, Vol. 1 Eddie Santiago Héctor Lavoe Guest

68 Folk Masters: Great 1993 Performances Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic) Recorded Live Hecho en Puerto 1993 Rico Willie Colón Arranger,, Trumpet, Trumpet (Bass), Vocals Homenaje (Canta 1993 Kelman Nunez) Héctor Lavoe La Salsa de Hoy, 1993 Vol. 2, Vocals

69 1993 Merenguisimo [Sony] Perfect 1993 Combinations Salsa en Grande, 1993 Vol. 3 Perfect Combinations Arranger, 1993Salsa s Bad Boy Willie Colón Son Highlights 1993 from Cuba Tesoros de la Musica 1993 Afrolatina, Vol. 5 Sierra Maestra Todos Estrellas, Vocals

70 The Fania Legends 1993 of Salsa, Vol. 1 Héctor Lavoe The Master & the 1993 Protege Héctor Lavoe, Vocals 1993Willie & Tito En Su Tiempo 1992 Siempre 1992Grandes Exitos Tito Puente Junior Gonzalez Willie Colón, Vocals, Vocals 1992Hector s Gold Héctor Lavoe

71 Los Hits Gordos 1992 De Fania 1992Primo Cal Tjader Recuerdos 1992 Romanticos [1992] Salsa en Grande, 1992 Vol. 2 Arranger, 1992Super Exitos Willie Colón, Vocals Super Salsa 1992 Greats, Vol. 3 Jerry Masucci

72 Super Salsa 1992 Singers, Vol. 1 Super Salsa 1992 Singers, Vol. 3 Jerry Masucci 1992Tesoro Romantico Special Offer 1992The Best [Sony] Willie Colón, Vocals Arranger, Liner Notes, 1991Honra y Cultura Willie Colón

73 I Love Salsa 1991 [PMF] 1991Salsa en Grande Tropicalisimo, 1991 Vol. 1 [RCA] Hansel 1990Color Americano Willie Colón & Legal Alien 1990Illegal Alien Willie Colón, Vocals 1989Rei Momo 1988 Bamboleo David Byrne Fania All- Stars Choir/Chorus, Vocals

74 Ritmo en el 1988 Corazon 1988So Why Not? 1987Especial No. 5 Celia Cruz Buddy Montgomery Willie Colón Guest Congas, Percussion, Vocals 1987Strikes Back Héctor Lavoe Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Main Personnel, Vocals 1987The Winners Celia Cruz Choir/Chorus,

75 1985Contrabando Willie Colón, Vocals 1984Criollo Willie Colón Coro, Mixing, Percussion,, Vocals

76 Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Leader, Main Personnel, 1984Tiempo Pa Matar Willie Colón Mixing, Percussion,, Vocals, Vocals (Background)

77 1983Vigilante Héctor Lavoe Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Mixing,, Vocals

78 Adaptation, Audio Production, Concept, Director, Musical 1982Corazón Guerrero Willie Colón Direction, Translation,, Vocals

79 1982The Last Fight Rubén Blades Arranger, ic Director, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Concept, Director, Engineer, Main Personnel, Mixing, Recording Director,, Vocals

80 Arranger, Art Direction, Direction, Audio Engineer, Concept, Canciones del 1981Solar de los Aburridos Rubén Blades Engineer, Musician, Peinado, Recording,, Vocals

81 1981Celia & Willie Celia Cruz Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coros,, Trumpet 1981Fantasmas Willie Colón Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Main Personnel, Remixing, Synthesizer,, Vocals

82 1981Latin Connection 1980Doble Energía Fania All- Stars Ismael Miranda, Vocals Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Main Personnel,, Trumpet, Trumpet (Bass), Vocals

83 1980El Sabio Héctor Lavoe Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Main Personnel,, Vocals, Vocals (Background) Maestra Vida: 1980 Primera Parte Rubén Blades Choir/Chorus, Coro, Coros, Main Personnel, Mixing, Solo Instrumental, Soloist,, Trumpet (Bass)

84 Maestra Vida: 1980 Segunda Parte Rubén Blades Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coros, Main Personnel, Mixing,, Trumpet (Bass), Vocals (Background) 1980Siembra Live Rubén Blades 1979 Recordando a Felipe Pirela Héctor Lavoe Audio Production, Mixing,

85 1979Solo Willie Colón Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Director, Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Main Personnel, Musical Direction, Musical Director,, Trumpet (Bass), Vocals, Vocals (Background)

86 Arranger, Minutes Willie Colón, Vocals 1978Comedia Héctor Lavoe Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Mixing, 1978Déjà Vu Héctor Lavoe Arranger, 1978Live in Africa Fania All- Stars

87 Arranger, Salsa Greats, 1978 Vol. 2

88 1978Siembra Rubén Blades Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Director, Main Personnel, Musical Direction, Musical Director, Solo Instrumental, Soloist,, Vocals (Background)

89 1978The Brillante Celia Cruz Arranger, Coro, El Baquiné de 1977 Angelitos Negros Willie Colón Arranger, Audio Production, Leader,

90 1977Metiendo Mano! Rubén Blades Arranger, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Gong, Percussion, Presentation, Soloist,

91 Only They Could 1977Have Made This Album Celia Cruz Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Member of Attributed, Trumpet (Bass), Vocals, Vocals (Background) The Flamboyan All 1977 Star Band, Frankie DanteVocals, Vocals (Background)

92 De Ti Depende 1976 (It s Up to You) Héctor Lavoe Arranger, Arreglos, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Main Personnel,, Vocals Live at Yankee 1976 Stadium, Vol. 2 Fania All- Stars Main Personnel, Musician, 1976Mr. Love 1976 Salsa Santiago Fania All- Stars Guitar (Bass) Musician,

93 Tribute to Tito 1976 Rodriguez 1975Cesar La Voz Fania All- Stars Cesar Ascarrunz Héctor Lavoe Guitar (Bass), Member of Attributed, (Bass) Bells, Bongos, Vocals Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Guest Main Personnel,, Vocals (Background)

94 Live at Yankee 1975 Stadium, Vol. 1 Fania All- Stars Member of Attributed The Good, the 1975 Bad, the Ugly Willie Colón Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Leader, Main Personnel,, Vocals

95 There Goes the 1975 Neighborhood Mon Rivera Arranger, Audio Production, Coro, Main Personnel, Soloist,, Vocals 1974 Latin-Soul-Rock 1974Willie Fania All- Stars Willie Colón Main Personnel,

96 Asalto Navideño, 1973 Vol. 2 Héctor Lavoe Arranger, Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Lead, Lider, Main Personnel,, Vocals 1973Crime Pays Willie Colón, Vocals 1973Indestructible Ray Barretto Coros, Main Personnel, Vocals, Vocals (Background)

97 1973La Clave La Clave Bass, Guitar (Bass), Member of Attributed Live at the 1973 Cheetah, Vol. 2 Fania All- Stars Member of Attributed, Unknown Contributor Role

98 1973Lo Mato Willie Colón Audio Production, Choir/Chorus, Coro, Main Personnel,, Vocals, Vocals (Background)

99 1972El Juicio Our Latin Thing 1972 (Nuestra Cosa) Willie Colón Fania All- Stars Arranger, Audio Production, Flute, Main Personnel, Nose Flute,, Vocals Musician, La Esencia de La 1971 Fania Willie Colón Live at the 1971 Cheetah, Vol. 1 Fania All- Stars Musician, 1971Selecciones FaniaWillie Colón

100 Choir/Chorus, Leader, Main 1970Asalto Navideño Héctor Lavoe Personnel,, Vocals 1970La Gran Fuga Willie Colón Leader, Main Personnel, 1969Cosa Nuestra Willie Colón, Vocals

101 1969Guisando Héctor Lavoe, Vocals Live at the Red 1968 Garter, Vol. 1 Fania All- Stars Unknown Contributor Role Live at the Red 1968 Garter, Vol. 2 Fania All- Stars Group Member, Member of Attributed 1968The Hustler Willie Colón Main Personnel,, (Valve), Vocals

102 1967El Malo Willie Colón Leader, Main Personnel, America s Musical Landscape Jean Ferris Batidas Latinas DJ Zeph Performer Clasicos Willie Colón Frente a Frente Huey Dunbar Guajiro Del Corazón Grupo Ayé Hardcore Hit Box Latino Joe Fiedler s Big Sackbut Karaoke Station: Salsa, Vol. 1 Willy Torres Joe Fiedler

103 La Más Completa Colección Latino & Dance Del Caribe. Vol. 5 Tropicalisimo Apache Les Plus Grands Tubes Latino Licenciado Cantinas Enrique Bunbury Live Out Loud Susan GoodmanConsultant Live: Bogotá: 15 Ago 2010 Lo Esencial De Fania, Vol. 4 Lo Esencial de Fania, Vol. 1 Lo Esencial de Fania, Vol. 2 Música En Tiempos Fonseca Featured

104 New York Latin Hustle, Vols. 1-2 Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) 40 Aniversario Fania All- Stars Perfect Timing Willie Panamá Regálame Tu Amore Georgie Flynn Y El Trio Viequense Salsa: Un Homenaje a el El Gran Combo Gran Combo Selecciones FaniaCelia Cruz Selecciones Fania Selecciones Fania The Best Of La Sonora Ponceña SiLOé SiLOé Street Walk Kai Abelardo Guitar

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prowess as an on-the-spot improviser. Carlos Enrique Colón (born 2 September 1958) is a Puerto Rican Salsa singer[1] who is a native of San Juan., who is an albino, is nicknamed -and billed- as El ( The Light- Colored Haired One ), a word