Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos
Dancer's Paradise
© 2003 Entre Amigos Records (659057814421)
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Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for that "Blast from the Past" sound that was popular in the 60's, 70's & 80's.
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A Brief Bio
Entre Amigos (Among Friends) are a two trombone-led salsa group based in Brooklyn, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas. A multifaceted individual, besides co-leading Entre Amigos, playing timbales with them and producing their albums, Willie hosts the cable TV show Salsa En La Calle. No newcomer to the US salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as Joe Quijano, Joe Cuba, Eddie Palmieri, 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 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 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 Percussionist adds flavor to a tee.
Alfredo "Male" 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.
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.
Quotes and Reviews
"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, 2003-04-15)
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 life long friend (Joe Cuba, 2003-05-12) .
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, 2003-05-20)
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very nice music good sounding band.
author: jay perezLos Angeles Salseros jam to this one
author: J. ZambranoI'm a professional salsa dancer, and this is one of our favorites in the L.A. salsa scene ... especially Arinanara. Thank you, Willie!
This CD is Ssssssmookkinnnggg!!
author: WillOld School salsa new school flavor. Dale pa lante Pa'.. This is a jamming salsa CD Mr Villegas drop the hammer on it. You want to dance buy this CD you want to listen to something while your in car stuck in traffice buy this CD. Bottom line Buy this CD....
Willie Villegas puts his heart and "sazon" into his work.
author: Jay Cortes - bknyconga68@yahoo.comThis cd is very much admired since I have a following from when Willie played at my wedding in 1998, friends of Mambo Unico. Willie's band always came through and did their thing. It's a must have for your collection along with his other cd "Salsa en la calle"
exelente, exito garantizado
author: sonero pichardohey willie! esta bueno esto mi pana sigue adelante. no me sorprende que sea asi de buena tu producion, eres un gran profesional y male y tu hacen la combinacion perfecta. sigue pa'lante mi pana heavy. sonero pichardo
Their music is a dancers delight
author: Jesus AyalaI had the pleasure of seeing this band live and purchasing their intense cd Dancer's Paradise at The Conga Room In Los Angeles, California while on vacation in 2003 and their performance was off the hook. They are one of my favorite bands.
This cd should have won a grammy award.
author: Herman EspinozaWhere did this band come from? An incredible cd!, this is grammy material.
Willie Villegas' CD Dancer's Paradise is truly Old School Salsa.
author: Evan CruzWhen I first heard this cd I immediately thought of the days of Fania, Palmieri and Willie Colon whom I've witnessed personally. Entre Amigos constant level of intensity increases as the songs progresses. Explosive yet suttle and very danceable, it is for all types; dancers as well as listeners alike. (Highly Recommended.)