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Javier Colon
Birth name Javier Colon
Born Stratford, Connecticut
Genres R&B, Neo-soul, Soul, Acoustic
Occupations Singer–songwriter,
Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active 2003–present
Labels Javier Colon Music
Website www.facebook.com/javiercolonmusic
Javier Colon, also known as Javier, is an American singer/songwriter, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of a Dominican father and Puerto Rican mother.[1]

While pursuing a degree in music education from the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music, Javier performed as vocalist and percussionist in EmcQ, a soul/funk band led by lead guitarist Ian McHugh. When EmcQ opened a show for the soul-jazz trio Soulive, the group's guitarist, Eric Krasno, was impressed by Javier's vocals and recommended him to his friend Derek Trucks, who he knew was looking for a lead vocalist for the Derek Trucks Band.[1] Following his college graduation[1] and a successful audition in July 2002, Javier joined the band in August 2002.[2] After touring with the band for nearly two years, Javier, then 24 years old, left the band in April 2002 to pursue a solo career[2], having been signed by Capitol Records. He went on to release two albums with Capitol Records, the last in 2006.[1]

Since parting ways with Capitol Records, Javier has performed with such diverse acts as Joss Stone, Darius Rucker, the Indigo Girls, and Anthony Hamilton,[3] and recorded an EP on his own label, Javier Colon Music.[4] In 2011, he appeared on the U.S. television show, The Voice. On stage, Javier's primary instruments are steel and nylon stringed acoustic guitars by Larrivée (guitar company) and Taylor Guitars.[citation needed]