Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos Promo Video

WILLIE VILLEGAS Y ENTRE AMIGOS are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s.
Entre Amigos (Among Friends) are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas.
Willie Villegas is a multifaceted individual, besides leading Entre Amigos, playing timbales, managing and producing their albums, Willie hosts the cable TV show Salsa En La Calle a show dedicated to educating all who are interested in the History of Salsa and its pioneers.
No newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, Joe Quijano, Joe Cuba, Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Tito Puente, José Fajardo and Paquito Guzmán.
Entre Amigos is an appropriate name for a group of talented Brooklyn born musicians who complement each other with their versatile playing and energetic solos giving the dancers as well as the listeners a taste of Salsa Dura.
Dancers Paradise CD Review:
"Dancer's Paradise is an album dedicated to our legends who set the standards for how hard core salsa should sound. Today's dancers are energetic and constantly demand the best. We rise to the challenge for dancers and aficionados alike." (Willie Villegas)
With his new CD Dancer's Paradise, Willie Villegas has captured what I call "El sonido callejero de los barrios" with his mega trombones, all star rhythm section and funky variety of vocals makes this CD a must buy. Fellow callejero and lifelong friend (Joe Cuba).
Editor's Pick:
Dance mania, New York style. Pure unadulterated dance floor grace, a bit gritty with a pile of swing. The disappearing sound of New York Latin club music, hard, swinging salsa with a two-trombone horn section. The album starts out with two Cuban tunes, "Castellano" and "Mayari" and doesn't stop, with Alfredo "Male" Torres singing over the horn section. The music
moves from utter cool to intense; Yomo Toro plays on a couple of tunes. Recommended (Peter Watrous)