Colon, Willie - The Hustler LP (180g)

This is the bonafide classic second album that Willie Colón recorded with Héctor Lavoe as his lead vocalist, one of the greatest salsa duos in history. It was a transitional period for Latin music in New York, and people questioned the recent fusions of Latin rhythms with Soul and R&B. 'The Hustler' featured a young and energetic band that included future Fania All Stars timbalero Nicky Marrero and African-American pianist Markolino Dimond, who wrote the tasty "Guajirón". With their raw and edgy tones, Colón's trombone lines shine on the record's title track - a Latin jazz instrumental.