"I am in complete shock at the news of the death of Javi Íñigo, trumpeter for El Huracán Ambulante, a unique and exceptional human being who left us today, without any of us suspecting that he might leave us so soon," Bunbury said in a farewell message on social media.
The artist also wanted to recall the fundamental role Íñigo played in the band. "His imprint on the sound and the sense of brotherhood that defined El Huracán Ambulante was absolutely essential in finding the special place the band occupied between the Mediterranean, Latin music and New Orleans jazz," he said.
Beyond his musical talent, Bunbury highlighted the trumpeter's personal qualities, especially his warmth and sense of humor. "Moreover, his sense of humor and his Aragonese humanity belong to a higher level that not all of us will manage to reach in our lifetimes," he said.
The singer closed his farewell with words full of affection: "Javi, we loved you with all our hearts and we will always miss you."
A LIFE LINKED TO MUSIC AND ARAGON
Íñigo was a member of El Huracán Ambulante, the band that accompanied Bunbury during his early years as a solo artist and reunited in 2025 for a special tour, two decades after splitting up. The trumpeter took part in that comeback, which brought back to the stage the sound of one of the most recognizable lineups in the Zaragoza-born singer's career.
The musician had remained active until very recently. On September 18 and 20, he appeared as a guest at tribute concerts for Héroes del Silencio and Bunbury held in Madrid and Zaragoza, respectively. At these performances, he shared the bill with musicians including Alan Boguslavsky, former guitarist for Héroes del Silencio, and Copi Corellano, keyboardist for El Huracán Ambulante.
Throughout his career, he also collaborated with other groups, including Orquesta Nueva Alaska, known in recent years for counting Zaragoza-born singer Naiara, winner of Operación Triunfo 2023, among its vocalists.
