Artist description Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos are a Powerful 8 piece band consisting of Two Trombones and a Full Rhythm Section plus a Versatile Lead Vocalist Giving the Classic Salsa Aficionado that special nostalgic 'Blast from the Past" Sound.

Music Style Classic Salsa New York Style

Musical Influences Classic Salseros from the Eras of the 60's 70's and early 80's

Similar Artists Well think of the Hard Core Danceable Salsa with Exploding Percussion Solos and Versatile Improvasations created by the Hottest Band in New York performing like Your Favorite Classic Artists.

Artist History Willie Villegas Founder, Leader and Timbalero of this Magnificent group is no new comer to the world of Salsa. His impeccable Musical career spans over 15 years performing with Salsa's greatest Legends like 5 Time Grammy Winner Eddie Palmieri, Frankie Ruiz, Joe Cuba, Joe Quijano, Lalo Rodriguez, Paquito Guzman and so on just to name a Few.

Group Members Entre Amigos is an appropiate name for a group of Talented Musicians who compliment each other with their Versatile playing and giving that extra added attraction to a live show with such energetic solos like Johnson Morales-Pianist and Co-Leader who gives you an explosive style and originality beyond the normal realm. Marcial Caraballo-Bassist sets the foundation and anchors the groove. Willie "Timba" Rodriguez-Congas enhances the Rhythm along with Jim Popelka on Bongos giving Entre Amigos that special Nostalgic New York Style. Gamaliel Bonilla lead Trombonist with a strong sound and bold solos also sings background vocals. Jeff Iglesias 2nd Trombonist and minor percussion adds flavor to a tee. And last but not least Alfredo Torres-Lead vocals takes the challenge of singing with Entre Amigos knowing that at live performances he has to invent new lyrics on the spot with virtually no time to think.

Instruments Two Trombones, Piano, Bass, Congas, Bongos, Timbal and a lead vocalists.

Albums This is my first as a leader.

Press Reviews (Diario La Prensa New York May 29th 2000 Pg.30) "Willie villegas Y Entre Amigos, es una alternativa para el salsero clasico que busca aquel prolifero y distintivo sonido que causo euforia en las decadas de los 60,70 y 80." (Juan A. Moreno: Entertainment Editor for El Diario La Prensa) (The Pulse Magazine Tower Records May 2000 issue) "Villegas chances of achieving mainstream fame without the backing of a major label are slight. On his own, however, this masterful bandleader has given the world one of the best salsa records of the last 10 years. A revelation, indeed.****"(Ernesto Lechner Entertainment writer for the Pulse and L.A. Times.) (Latin Beat Magazine August 2000 issue Pg.17) "Villegas is a Talented conguero-timbalero straight-outta-Brooklyn with a deep reverance for the Masters."(Chuy Varela Journalist Latin beat Magazine & Music Director at KCSM Jazz 91 Radio San Mateo Ca.) (Latin Beat magazine June 2000 issue)"It's great to see Cds by musicians who want to stay true to the old school salsa. Kudos to Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos for the Cd Salsa En La Calle."(Nelson Rodriguez Writer Latin Beat Magazine) (Que Pasa? London Magazine Summer 1999 issue# 12)"Entre Amigos is an appropiate name for a group of talented musicians."(Mambo madness Writer Que Pasa? magazine) (Straight No chaser magazine September 1999 Pg.45)"Straight No chaser featured Salsa En La Calle at #1."(Dave Hucker writer and DJ of london magazine) (Award From Mayor Of New York City May 27th 1997)"I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Willie Villegas and his group Entre Amigos for sharing their love of music with these young New Yorkers."(Rudolph W. Giuliani Mayor Of New York.)

Location Brooklyn, New York - USA

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