Family, colleagues and fans today mourn the unexpected departure of prominent percussionist Jimmie Morales, who died at the age of 63.
The news was launched by relatives through social networks.
“For all those who knew him personally or through music, we inform him that he has left us. He flew into the arms of our Heavenly Father. Our family is devastated by this unexpected nightmare. Jimmie died at home surrounded by his wife Naomi and their daughter Amanda “, they confirmed in a post shared on their Facebook account.
Morales has had a successful career as a musician for large groups, including the orchestra conducted by Willie Rosario, Ismael Miranda, Tito Nieves and Gilberto Santa Rosa, which he has accompanied musically for more than 40 years.
“40 years of friendship, 40 years of music is the balance of the short but fruitful life of my dear Jimmie Morales. The surprise departure of this special being breaks my heart. I will miss you, brother … Rest in peace “, wrote Caballero from salsa next to a photo in which he appears next to Morales.
Another famous person who mourned Morales’ death was singer Charlie Aponte.
“I can’t believe it, it’s strong to accept it. This is a nightmare, many of our music colleagues have left us. The last time I shared with Jimmie was on Wednesday, January 13 at Rolo’s studio, where my latest single Brazos Abiertas was recorded. There we share as brothers all those we record. Of course, it was recorded one by one because of the pandemic and that prevented us from being able to share as we would have liked. I was and continue to be his admirer, because we know how great he was when he came to play the instrument. Leaving the studio, he took a selfie with me, expressing how good he felt because he shared with some of us, “said Aponte.
Likewise, he stated that “the world of music, salsa, will not be the same without him. We will miss him, not only as a musician, but as a person, as a friend, brother and his gift of being human. I never thought I would write this message today. Fly upstairs, Jimmie. “
Similarly, Z93 announcer and director of programming Marcos Rodríguez, known as El Cacique, regretted the news.
“It is sad to wake up to the news that this great human being is no longer with us … I hardly believe. Rest in peace, my friend Jimmie Morales. The fragility of life never ceases to amaze me “, said Rodríguez on his social networks.
A few months ago, the musician released the book Un conguero para la historia: Las memoria by Jimmie Morales, in which he reflected on his experiences as one of the most influential percussionists in the salsa genre.
No details were provided at this time.