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. In 1978, Colón was named Musician, Producer, and Trombone 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 Aburridos received a Grammy award in 1982.
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 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 Blades recorded 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 short-lived 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. Following a reunion concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 1997, Colón and Blades performed a series of concerts together.
In the late '80s, Colón formed a new band, Legal Aliens, with younger musicians. Signing with Sony, Colón and the band recorded Color Americano in 1990 and Honra y Cultura in 1991. 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.
Jazzy
Willie Colón Lyrics
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Put that ol' dumb horn down
Hey, Jazzy
Jazzy
Show this boy what some real music 'posed to sound like
He he ha
1, 2, 3, 4
(Don't stop the rock)
Now that's a record
Go Jazzy, go Jazzy, go
I want to be remembered for the songs that I sing
Not only for the humor, but for the knowledge I bring
To broaden the horizons of others is why I rap this
Enlightening minds with my lyrical tactics
In life everything ain't always what it seems
But people are enchanted by things that gleam
You know, bright fancy cars, big yachts and mansions
On the beaches of Aruba with a girlie romancin
Now I'm about to tell you a very artistic fable
More fun than when you first got cable
The moral to be learned from this story to be told
Is that everything that glitters ain't always gold
On July 11th I was sittin at home
Talkin to my girlfriend Geena on the telephone
Flippin through the newspaper checkin the news
When I saw an advertisement for a Carribean cruise
It said, 'Sunny skies and romantic nights
On an incredible ship', and I got hype
It said it's like the, Love Boat, baskin in the sun
Promisin fun for you and for everyone
I said, That's dope! Baby, you're down?
She said, Yeah, we could leave right now
The very next day I put the check in the mail
And one week later we were ready to sail
The brochure said that the boat was large
But it was nothin but a broken down barnacle barge
And if it wasn't for my girlfriend, I wouldn'ta went
Because the captain was a cross eyed hunchback with a limp
The cruise was paid for and the food was free
So I said what the hell and set out to sea
It didn't take long to notice something was wrong
The ship was a mess and we were the only ones on it
I didn't wanna panic, so I chilled for a while
Till the captain pulled up to what we thought was a deserted isle
We looked on to the beach and almost went bezerk
We saw 300 natives with spears and grass skirts
The said, Hung a dung a digi dung da doa
I said, Hey baby, I guess that means get off the boat
Their chief said they needed a human sacrifice
I said, Well, just take my girl, he-he, syke
I was jokin, but things got serious
Their leader came out and he was curious
He got in my face and his breath was the worst
I said, Hey baby, you got some mints in your purse?
His breath was stinkin with filthy brown teeth
And two big crusty ashy hairy feet
The worst thing, he had no toenail on his toes
And a big Teradactyl bird bone in his nose
I tried to reason with him, he wasn't with it
He said, Tenga shanko, that meant, forget it
He said, Gunga shang tang da bong da boo
That meant 'tonight we're having Fresh Prince stew'
Then I saw it, no, it's not
The big Indiana Jones people cooking pot
I wanted to fight em, but there was no way to beat em
I thought to myself, Where's Tarzan when you need him?
Just as they were contemplatin cookin us up
We had a major struck of luck, a Navy ship pulled up
The troops came off and they got us out of the pot
And I said to the chief, Yo, I get witcha, hops
The guy that rescued us said, I hate to tell you
The captain of your ship, he had just escaped from Belview
We've been following him and finally we got him
We're sorry, there's no way that you can possibly get a refund
A thousand dollars and a weekend island drained
But a lesson well learned, so let me explain
There's a very important message that needs to be told
It's that everything that glitters ain't always gold
The song Jazzy by Willie Colón feat. Héctor Lavoe is a mixture of salsa and hip hop, where the singer seeks to impart knowledge about how things are not always as they seem. The lyrics are a reflection of the disparities between what people think they want and what they actually need. The song is a conversation between Jazzy, the musician, and a boy who is being introduced to what real music should sound like. The lyrics are a form of storytelling about a Caribbean cruise that does not live up to its advertised promises of romance, sunny skies, and beautiful beaches, but instead seeing the singer and his girlfriend on board, on a seemingly broken-down boat, with a crooked captain, who, in turn, leads them to a deserted island controlled by cannibals. The singer, through the song, explains that sometimes what glitters may appear shiny, but in reality, it's not always gold, and thus urges people to look beyond the shiny exterior and consider what is truly valuable in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Aw man
Oh, man
Put that ol' dumb horn down
Stop playing that old, useless instrument
Hey, Jazzy
Hey, talented musician
Jazzy
Jazzy
Show this boy what some real music 'posed to sound like
Demonstrate to this inexperienced person what authentic music should sound like
He he ha
Haha
1, 2, 3, 4
Counting in musical rhythm
(Don't stop the rock)
(Keep the music playing)
Now that's a record
That is an outstanding musical performance
Go Jazzy, go Jazzy, go
Keep playing, Jazzy, continue to perform
I want to be remembered for the songs that I sing
I desire to be recognized for the music I create
Not only for the humor, but for the knowledge I bring
Not just for the entertainment value, but for the wisdom and insights I provide
To broaden the horizons of others is why I rap this
I engage in this style of music to expand people's perspectives
Enlightening minds with my lyrical tactics
Informing and educating individuals through my creative wordplay
In life everything ain't always what it seems
In life, things are not always as they appear
But people are enchanted by things that gleam
However, humans are captivated by shiny or attractive things
You know, bright fancy cars, big yachts and mansions
For example, luxurious cars, large boats, and extravagant houses
On the beaches of Aruba with a girlie romancin
Enjoying a romantic time with a partner on the beaches of Aruba
Now I'm about to tell you a very artistic fable
Now, I am going to share a creatively crafted story
More fun than when you first got cable
More enjoyable than the excitement of getting cable television for the first time
The moral to be learned from this story to be told
The lesson to be gained from this narrative is
Is that everything that glitters ain't always gold
That not everything that appears attractive or valuable is truly so
Writer(s): Willie Colon
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elcircunstanflautico
MUSICOS:
1er Trombón y Director - Willie Colón
2.º Trombón - Joe Santiago
Timbales - Nicolas "Nicky" Marrero
Conga - Mario Galagarza
Bongos - Pablo "El indio" Rosario
Piano y arreglos - Dwight Brewster, "Dr Mambo"
Bajo - James Taylor
Composicion de: Brewster, Colon y Taylor
@elcircunstanflautico
MUSICOS:
1er Trombón y Director - Willie Colón
2.º Trombón - Joe Santiago
Timbales - Nicolas "Nicky" Marrero
Conga - Mario Galagarza
Bongos - Pablo "El indio" Rosario
Piano y arreglos - Dwight Brewster, "Dr Mambo"
Bajo - James Taylor
Composicion de: Brewster, Colon y Taylor
@elcircunstanflautico
MUSICOS:
1er Trombón y Director - Willie Colón
2.º Trombón - Joe Santiago
Timbales - Nicolas "Nicky" Marrero
Conga - Mario Galagarza
Bongos - Pablo "El indio" Rosario
Piano y arreglos - Dwight Brewster, "Dr Mambo"
Bajo - James Taylor
Composicion de: Brewster, Colon y Taylor
@elcircunstanflautico
MUSICOS:
1er Trombón y Director - Willie Colón
2.º Trombón - Joe Santiago
Timbales - Nicolas "Nicky" Marrero
Conga - Mario Galagarza
Bongos - Pablo "El indio" Rosario
Piano y arreglos - Dwight Brewster, "Dr Mambo"
Bajo - James Taylor
Composicion de: Brewster, Colon y Taylor
@elcircunstanflautico
MUSICOS:
1er Trombón y Director - Willie Colón
2.º Trombón - Joe Santiago
Timbales - Nicolas "Nicky" Marrero
Conga - Mario Galagarza
Bongos - Pablo "El indio" Rosario
Piano y arreglos - Dwight Brewster, "Dr Mambo"
Bajo - James Taylor
Composicion de: Brewster, Colon y Taylor
@elcircunstanflautico
MUSICOS:
1er Trombón y Director - Willie Colón
2.º Trombón - Joe Santiago
Timbales - Nicolas "Nicky" Marrero
Conga - Mario Galagarza
Bongos - Pablo "El indio" Rosario
Piano y arreglos - Dwight Brewster, "Dr Mambo"
Bajo - James Taylor
Composicion de: Brewster, Colon y Taylor
@orlandonegron3743
Esto no es para enamorar a una dama. Esto es para gozar y volverse loco. Macedonio del duro
@user-wv5bv8jj6s
Qué clásico...una joya.
@marcelopotosi2783
Este es uno de los mejores albums que he escuchado en mi vida! Una joya de musica!
@joseguerra8239
51AÑOS, Y AUN ES VIGENTE ESTE TIPO DE MUSICA.-
@JoseGarcia-sr7fk
La crema de la crema. Sencillamente un sonido demencial... Mark Dimond...RIP...
@DiegoRomeroPodcast
A mis 25 años puedo decir orgulloso que soy amante de este rico estilo llamado SALSA.
@juniorquispe4411
Esta música es pal que sabe...vayaloo
@juliopoma7553
que rico mambo jazz instrumental de wilie cuando tenia 17 anos , sonaban ya en este latin jam con toque original y ya con su sonido que se hicieron famosos anos despues. sonido pesado y agresivo de los trombones de las calles duras de El bronx.
@carlosjesus7477
el malo
@michaelalexismackcastro8973
@@carlosjesus7477 El Malo 1966