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Musical artist
Poncho Sánchez (born Ildefonso Sanchez ,[1] [citation needed ) is an American conguero (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul Cal Tjader , Mongo Santamaría , Hugh Masekela , Clare Fischer , and Tower of Power .[2] [3]
Early life [ edit ]
The youngest of eleven children, Poncho Sanchez was born in Laredo, Texas and reared in Norwalk, California , while he attended Cerritos College .[1] Afro-Cuban music (mambo , son , cha-cha , rumba , guaracha , and Changui) by Tito Puente and others, and bebop jazz , including the works of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker .[4]
Originally a guitarist , he discovered his talent for singing during an audition for the R&B band The Halos that rehearsed across the street from his residence.[5] flute , the drums , and timbales before finally deciding in high school to pursue conga drumming above all.
Sanchez has released dozens of LP and CD albums.[6]
In 1975, Sanchez's idol, vibraphonist Cal Tjader , invited him to perform a set with his band.[7] conguero for several years until Tjader's death in 1982.
Before he died, Tjader suggested that Concord Records founder Carl Jefferson sign Sanchez and his soon-to-be-formed group under the Concord Picante label. Tjader's wishes were honored, and the first two records were composed and arranged by long-time Tjader collaborator Clare Fischer . Sanchez went on to produce 19 albums for the label, eventually garnering a Grammy for his work.[8] [9]
AllMusic described Sanchez as "among the most influential percussionists in jazz."[10] [6] Do It! , features the funk band Tower of Power on two tracks, as well as South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela .[11]
Sanchez is a frequent collaborator with bandleader José Rizo . He played conga on the Grammy-nominated album Mongorama produced by Rizo.[12]
Sanchez was featured on Ilya Serov 's single "Tangerine ", released on January 9, 2018.[13]
Discography [ edit ]
Poncho (Discovery DS 799, 1979)
Straight Ahead (Discovery DS 813, 1980)
Salsa Picante
Machaca
2+2
Sonando (Concord Picante, 1983)
Bien Sabroso (Concord Picante, 1984)
El Conguero (Concord Picante, 1985)
Gaviota (Discovery DSCD 930, 1980 [rel. 1986]) with Clare Fischer
Papa Gato (Concord Picante, 1987)
¡Fuerte! (Concord Picante, 1988)
La Familia (Concord Picante, 1989)
Chile Con Soul (Concord Picante, 1990) with Tito Puente
Cambios (Concord Picante, 1991) with Freddie Hubbard
A Night at Kimball's East (Concord Picante, 1991)
El Mejor (Concord Picante, 1992)
Bailar: A Night With Poncho Sanchez Live (Concord Picante, 1990 [rel. 1993])
Para Todos (Concord Picante, 1994)
Soul Sauce: Memories Of Cal Tjader (Concord Picante, 1995)
Baila Mi Gente: Salsa! (Concord Picante, 1996) compilation
Conga Blue (Concord Picante, 1996)
Freedom Sound Wilton Felder , Wayne Henderson
Poncho Sanchez: The Concord Jazz Heritage Series (Concord Jazz, 1998) compilation
Afro-Cuban Fantasy (Concord Picante, 1998) with Dianne Reeves
Latin Soul
Soul of the Conga (Concord Picante, 2000)
Latin Spirits (Concord Picante, 2001) with Dale Spalding
Ultimate Latin Dance Party (Concord Picante, 2002) 2-CD compilation
Out of Sight! (Concord Picante, 2003) with Ray Charles
Poncho at Montreux (Silverline/Immergent, 2004)
Instant Party (Concord Picante, 2004) compilation
Do It! (Concord Picante, 2005) with Hugh Masekela , Tower Of Power
Raise Your Hand (Concord Picante, 2007)
Psychedelic Blues (Concord Picante, 2009)
Chano y Dizzy! Terence Blanchard
Live in Hollywood (Concord Picante, 2012)
Trane's Delight (Concord Picante, 2019)
With Benny Golson
With Woody Herman
Woody's Gold Star (Concord, 1987)
With Art Pepper
With Cal Tjader
Grace Cathedral Concert (Fantasy, 1976)
Guarabe (Fantasy, 1977)
Here
Cuban Fantasy [live] (Fantasy, 1977 [rel. 2003])
Huracán (Crystal Clear, 1978; reissue: Laserlight, 1990)
La Onda Va Bien (Concord Picante, 1979)
Gózame! Pero Ya (Concord Picante, 1980)
A Fuego Vivo (Concord Picante, 1981)
Heat Wave Carmen McRae
Good Vibes (Concord Picante, 1981 [rel. 1984])
Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958–1980 (Concord Jazz, 2008)
With Ilya Serov
References [ edit ]
^ Peña, Tomas (2010-04-11). "A Conversation with Percussionist, Bandleader Poncho Sanchez" . Latinjazznet.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ Varela, Jesse. "Poncho Sanchez: Straight Up" . Jazztimes.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ "Poncho Sanchez" . Telluride Jazz Festival . Retrieved 2023-09-10 .
^ a b "Poncho Sanchez - DRUMMERWORLD" . Drummerworld.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ Gama, Raul da (2013-11-18). "Poncho Sánchez and His Latin Jazz Band: Live in Hollywood" . Latinjazznet.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ "Poncho Sanchez" . Concord.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ "Poncho Sanchez" . Grammy.com . 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ "Poncho Sanchez | Biography & History" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ "Poncho Sanchez - Do It!" . Discogs.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ Navas, Danilo (2011-06-29). "Presenting José Rizo's Mongorama" . Latinjazznet.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ "Rising Jazz Star Ilya Serov Releases Vibrant Video for "Tangerine," Second Single From His Upcoming "Back In Time" Album" . Jazzcorner.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
^ "Poncho Sanchez" . Discogs.com . Retrieved 2019-06-27 .
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