In this performance of Idilio, it appears as though Willie Colón is playing a giant trumpet. He's playing a valve trombone, which has the same range and similar technique as a slide trombone.
Colón is unusual amongst Latin musicians for his high political profile, including a heated Twitter exchange with now-deceased Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. Colón's campaign theme Mentira Fresca (Fresh Lies) for the opposition Venezuelan candidate went viral in the Latin world.
