Willie Alvarez- Leader/Trombonist/Coro y TROMBORI!
Jose Davila- Trombonist
Reynaldo Jorge- Trombonist
Luisito Quintero- Timbal
Richie Flores- Conga
Anthony Carillo- Bongo
Giberto Colon Jr.- Piano
Danny Rosado- Bass
Eddie Rosado- Lead Vocals
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Influences
Barry Rogers, Jose Rodriguez, Reinaldo Jorge, Lewis Kahn, Leopoldo Pineda, Sam Burtis, Angel "Papo" Vasquez, Luty Maldonado,Gunda Merced and Willie Colon
William Alvarez was born on July 24, 1966 in Elmhurst New York. He began playing the trombone at the age of 11. Since then he has performed, traveled and recorded with some of the worlds greatest latin musical legends.
William’s first professional club date was at the age of 17 with the Tito Allen Orchestra were he was immediately noticed for his musical genius and incredible improvisational ability. Whenever he was given the opportunity to perform a trombone solo, he would go into a hyper trance like state and thus was given the nickname- " Willie El Loco"!
During his 23 year reign, William has performed with such musical greats as: Tito Allen, Adalberto Santiago, Rafael de Jesus, Conjunto Libre, Hector Lavoe, Larry Harlow, Ismael Miranda, Lalo Rodriguez, Junior Gonzalez, Jose Mangual Jr, Santiago Ceron, Jimmy Sabater, Charlie Palmieri, Orchesta Broadway, Cheo Feliciano, Santitos Colon, The Lebron Brothers, Ray Barretto, Los Hermanos Moreno, Jose Alberto "El Canario", Oscar D'Leon, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez", Celia Cruz, Batacumbele, Raulin Rosendo, Michelle, Tito Nieves, India, Andy Montanez, Paquito Guzman, Cano Estremera, Hector Tricoche, Frankie Ruiz, Luisito Carrion, Pedro Arroyo, Maelo Ruiz, Van Lester, The Latin Legends of Fania, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, Tito Gomez, Joe Arroyo, Johnny Rivera, Ray Sepulveda, Dominic, George Lamond, Luis Damon, Kevin Ceballos, DLG, Frankie Negron, Alfredo De La Fe, Anthony Cruz, N'Klabe, Herman Olivera, Michael Stuart, Domingo Quinones, Willie Colon, Servando y Florentino, Los Soneros del Barrio, Jimmy Delgado, Tito Puente Jr., La Orquesta de La Gente, Mel Martinez, Ocho y Mas, Chino Nunez, Wayne Gorbea y su Salsa Picante, Diosmary, Victor Manuelle, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Rojas, Obbini Tumbao, Ray de La Paz, Ismael Quintana, and The Chico O'Farrell Big Band.
William attended Long Island University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Contemporary Jazz Studies and a Masters Degree in Education. William made his acting debut in the off-broadway musical production “Quien Mato A Hector Lavoe”, and is also featured in the major motion picture production, “El Cantante" which stars Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. William is presently performing/touring with Tito Rojas y su Orquesta, La India y su Orquesta and is the leader of the newest salsa sensation to hit the streets of NYC- TROMBORI!
Willie Alvarez y TROMBORI!!'s Friend Space (Top 36)
Dear Willie: My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend and colleague, Manolo "Manny" Oquendo. You will have lasting and wonderful memories of the many times you played for him and Libre for many years to come. Your talent, diligence, loyalty and enjoyment were truly reflected in the many times you played for him. May be rest in peace.
DOS GRANDES,DE LA SALSA,WILLIE ALVAREZ,REYNALDO JORGE CON SUS TROBONES,EN MANO PREPARADOS PARA LO QUE VENGA,ME CIENTO ORGULLOSO DE CONOCERLOS A LOS DOS,QUE DIOS MELOS VENDIGA, SU AMIGO, "SAL PEREZ"
MI HERMANITO: SIEMPRE RECUERDA LA HUMILDAD ES LA PUERTA DE ENTRADA A LA SABIDURIA DELOS SERES HUMANOS. DIOS TE DE MUCHOS FRUTOS SONANDO EL TROMBON, SUERTE YOUR BROTHER *CANO'S SALSA* action=view¤t=Picture854. jpg" title="" target="_blank">..
LOCO: QUE MAZACOTE GORDO PUSISTE EN ORCHARD EN DOMINGO, CON TU ORQ. TROMBORI TODAVIA ESTOY "GUARACHANDO" , CON LOS SOLOS DE TROMBONES Y LOS DE TIMBALES DE ROBERTO QUINTERO,WILLIE RECUERDA CUENTE CONMIGO PARA LO QUE SEA . DIOS TE ILUMINE EL CAMINO SIEMPRE PARA QUE PUEDAS CONTINUAR HACIENDO BUENA MUSICA, AHH Y ANTES DE QUE SE ME OLVIDE TAMBIEN PERDONAME LO DE LA TARJETA, PERO TU SABES??? SOY HONESTO Y TE DIJE LA PURA VERDURA EN CASOS DE EMERGENCIAS RECORRE A LA TARJETA DE EL LOCO Y TROMBORI, HAHAHAJAJAJA. TE QUIERO MY BROTHER *CANO'S SALSA*