Willy Calderon is an award-winning American record producer, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With a career spanning over two decades, he gained international recognition with his acclaimed debut album L.A. Impromptu, featuring over 30 of the world's top musicians. His genre-defining single "Stay With Me," from the award-nominated Project Neon: The Birth of City Pop Salsa, introduced a new sub-genre blending Latin and Japanese influences, now known as "City Pop Salsa" or "J-Pop Salsa."
Calderon has toured across six continents and worked with a wide range of iconic artists including Carlos Vives, Bruno Mars, Drake, Giovanni Hidalgo, members of T-Square (Japan), and Jermaine Jackson. His work extends into film and television, with musical appearances on shows like America's Got Talent, Jane the Virgin, and Bones, as well as musical collaborations with actors Johnny Depp and Bill Pullman.
A member of both The Recording Academy and The Latin Recording Academy, Calderon is regarded as one of the leading percussionists and producers of his generation. He is endorsed by Gon Bops Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, Innovative Percussion, Ahead Armor Cases, and Native Tongue Percussion.
