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Poncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951) is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer, band leader and conguero (conga player). In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. A jazz great in himself, Sanchez has performed with artists Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, Hugh Masakela, Clare Fischer and Tower of Power, among others.
The youngest of eleven children, Poncho Sanchez was born in Laredo, the seat of Webb County, Texas. He was reared in Norwalk, California. Growing up, Sanchez was exposed to and influenced by two very different styles of music: Afro-Cuban music (mambo, son, cha-cha, rumba, guaracha, salsa) by greats such as Tito Puente, and bebop jazz, including the works of Charlie Parker. Originally a guitarist, he discovered his talent for singing during an audition for an R&B band that rehearsed across the street from where he lived, becoming the lead vocalist of the group. Sanchez would later go on to teach himself the flute, drums, and timbales before finally deciding to pursue conga-playing in high school.
In 1975, at age 23, Sanchez’s idol, vibraphonist Cal Tjader, invited him to perform one set with his band. Seeing the young man’s talent, Tjader hired Sanchez for a week before officially making him a full member of the ensemble. Sanchez played a crucial role as conguero for several years until Tjader’s death in 1982.
The youngest of eleven children, Poncho Sanchez was born in Laredo, the seat of Webb County, Texas. He was reared in Norwalk, California. Growing up, Sanchez was exposed to and influenced by two very different styles of music: Afro-Cuban music (mambo, son, cha-cha, rumba, guaracha, salsa) by greats such as Tito Puente, and bebop jazz, including the works of Charlie Parker. Originally a guitarist, he discovered his talent for singing during an audition for an R&B band that rehearsed across the street from where he lived, becoming the lead vocalist of the group. Sanchez would later go on to teach himself the flute, drums, and timbales before finally deciding to pursue conga-playing in high school.
In 1975, at age 23, Sanchez’s idol, vibraphonist Cal Tjader, invited him to perform one set with his band. Seeing the young man’s talent, Tjader hired Sanchez for a week before officially making him a full member of the ensemble. Sanchez played a crucial role as conguero for several years until Tjader’s death in 1982.
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momosaic wrote:
Poncho Sanchez And His Latin Jazz Band will be performing at Mosaic Music Festival 2012 in Singapore! 11 Mar 2012, Sun, 7.30pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets on Sale 8 Dec! www.mosaicmusicfestival.com
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javiikiller wrote:
"Si uno siente el jazz latino en el corazón, no importa la nacionalidad del intérprete". Eso ya había quedado muy claro con Cal Tjader.
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cinnamondearie wrote:
mmmmmmm
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eElBoridePonce wrote:
The best of the best congueros ever...
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QNubia wrote:
Love Conga Blue!!! Here is one of my other favorites. http://qnubia.com/store/music/black-stockings-2088700390063033/ Great music
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smee85 wrote:
Listen Here/Cold Duck Time (live)
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javiikiller wrote:
Bésame mamá, como tú sabes (8)
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Zenbooter wrote:
you can appreciate all music, but,, this is where love is
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RatBatSpider wrote:
Check out Poncho Sanchez buying stuff at amoeba and talkin about it! http://www.amoeba.com/whats-in-my-bag/index.html#/detail/2009-11-30_poncho-sanchez
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ALVAROSEPULVEDA wrote:
ESTOY FELIZ...VOY PARA EL FESTIVAL MEDELLIN DEJAZZ EL 11 DE SEP.ESTOY ANCIOSO POR VOLVERLO A VER YA SE HABIA PRESENTADO EL 9 DE SEP DE 2006...SIMPLEMENTE ESPECTACULAR...GRACIAS PONCHO POR EXISTIR
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dis_balance wrote:
NUEVA PRODUCCIÓN PSYCHEDELIC BLUES It`s great! I like it so!))
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rialdo wrote:
LLEGO EL 2010.PONCHO SANCHEZ SIN DUDA EL MEJOR LATIN JAZZ DEL MUNDO.
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rialdo wrote:
ESPERANDO SU NUEVA PRODUCCIÓN PSYCHEDELIC BLUES EN COLOMBIA,(mi ciudad BARRANQUILLA),,,
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frdarvin wrote:
He seems like an awesome guy to drink beers with.
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jarobe4 wrote:
Que descarga
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jarobe4 wrote:
Muy bueno y todos los grupo muy profesionales, vean los videos
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jorava1 wrote:
Que descargas tan contundentes
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saperopo wrote:
Es mi idolo, lo mejor en jazz latino, solo escuchenlo, inspira a la reflexion a la esperanza, al verano, te devuelve a un vacio, a los 80's, a calor a sueno de dos de la tarde, pero mas que nada al ocaso despues de una tarde piscina
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permusica wrote:
GRRRRRRREAT!!!!!!!!!
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rialdo wrote:
sin igual...quien quiere mas..
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Esplanade Presents: Poncho Sanchez And His Latin Jazz Band
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