Name: Wanted By The FBI / The Big Break - La Gran Fuga
Brand: Willie Colon

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1000144113

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-12

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Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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888072560345

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Willie Colon

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South American - Latin

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Concord Records

Willie Colon is an American salsa musician, trombonist, band leader, singer, writer and producer. He was born on April 28th, 1950 in the South Bronx, New York to Puerto Rican parents.
With a diverse range of talents and a career spanning several decades, *Willie Colon* has made significant contributions to the world of Latin music. Known for his charismatic stage presence and innovative approach to salsa music, he has established himself as one of the most influential figures in the genre.
As a trombonist and band leader, *Willie Colon* has crafted a unique sound that blends traditional Afro-Caribbean rhythms with elements of jazz and rock. His powerful vocals and insightful lyrics have resonated with audiences worldwide. With numerous hit songs and successful albums under his belt, he continues to captivate listeners with his infectious energy and musical prowess.

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The Big Break is a masterpiece of Latin music, the kind of formidable artistic statement that established the Fania label as a cultural icon-- going beyond the parameters of a company specializing in crowd pleasing dance music. Needless to say, this is still a great party album, filled with dance friendly classics such as “Barrunto” and “Abuelita”. At the same time, it crystallizes the Colón/Lavoé aesthetic that the duo had been developing on previous albums ("The Big Break" was Colón's sixth release on the Fania label.) This session is a roller coaster of intensity-- a symphony of contrasting flavors, colors and feelings. Perhaps the one moment that best encapsulates the transcendental qualities of this collection is the bridge of “Panameña”-- the moment when the tune stops on its tracks, Lavoé introduces la salsa de Puerto Rico, el aguinaldo (Puerto Rico's own salsa, the aguinaldo) and all hell breaks loose thanks to Colón's roaring trombone and the spidery piano lines courtesy of the maestro Profesor Joe Torres. The resulting effect is nothing less of apocalyptic. Of the many brilliant LP covers that graphic designer Izzy Sanabria designed for Fania , The Big Break may be the most notorious one. The art capitalized on Colón's ‘Malo’ image (he was initially called El Malo because the older musicians thought he was a poor trombone player, not a bad kid-- Willie then decided to use the gangster archetype as a gimmick.) This time, Sanabria flew with the idea and devised a cover that replicated a Wanted by the FBI poster. Using the project's limited budget to his advantage, the designer included a cheap photo of Colón and random fingerprints to create a realistic looking poster. After its release, the company was contacted by the real FBI, which requested that the ‘Wanted by FBI’ text be removed from the cover. Listening to these eight, timeless tracks decades after their original release, the music compels you to ask: how could two young men in their '20 have so much to say? How did they manage to record an album of such depth and beauty? It may be advisable to stop pondering such heady issues and enjoy the music instead.

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Discover Wanted By The FBI / The Big Break - La Gran Fuga by Willie Colon. A masterpiece of Latin music on LP format from Concord Records.