translated from Spanish: Farewell to the best trombonist of Chile: Die Héctor “Parking meter” Briceño

In the early hours of Tuesday after a heart attack died the trombonist Hector “parking meter” Briceño to the 65 years old. Considered by many to be the best in the country in its specialty.
The death of the musician was confirmed via Facebook by his friend folklorist Maria Ester Zamora. “With great pain and sorrow our great friend Brother collaborator musician Héctor” metered “best trombonist, from our country to party to be in the arms of God. But we will never forget you in our hearts in the Jazz friend of mine, “he wrote.
In conversation with Cooperativa, the Director and orchestra producer, Jorge Hasbún said that “Yesterday, after rehearsal, he went to his house type 23:00. He had dinner and a heart attack came. ”
In his career, “parking meter” stood out as a member of various jazz, swing and salsa ensembles.
His television debut was in the program Dingolondango with the director of the Viña Festival Orchestra, Horacio Saavedra.
Later he participated in spaces like Jappening with Ja, the Festival of the one, among others.
He also worked on the Show along with the animator Leo Caprie, who expressed his grief over the demise of his friend Briceño through Twitter. “There are affections that don’t die, you count mine. Long Live your Talent meter, “published The Face of TV.

The trombonist led the pioneer Salsa Orchestra made in Chile Santiago All Stars, which from the beginning of 2000 has been recognized for its stable live circuit.

Original source in Spanish