Poncho Sanchez
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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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Conga Blue
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Latin Soul
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Out of Sight
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Raise Your Hand
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javiikiller
"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
mmmmmmm
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eElBoridePonce
The best of the best congueros ever...
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QNubia
Love Conga Blue!!! Here is one of my other favorites. http://qnubia.com/store/music/black-stockings-2088700390063033/ Great music
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javiikiller
Bésame mamá, como tú sabes (8)
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Zenbooter
you can appreciate all music, but,, this is where love is
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RatBatSpider
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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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
NUEVA PRODUCCIÓN PSYCHEDELIC BLUES It`s great! I like it so!))
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rialdo
LLEGO EL 2010.PONCHO SANCHEZ SIN DUDA EL MEJOR LATIN JAZZ DEL MUNDO.
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rialdo
ESPERANDO SU NUEVA PRODUCCIÓN PSYCHEDELIC BLUES EN COLOMBIA,(mi ciudad BARRANQUILLA),,,
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frdarvin
He seems like an awesome guy to drink beers with.
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jarobe4
Que descarga
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jarobe4
Muy bueno y todos los grupo muy profesionales, vean los videos
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jorava1
Que descargas tan contundentes
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saperopo
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
GRRRRRRREAT!!!!!!!!!
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rialdo
sin igual...quien quiere mas..
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rialdo
no se cansa uno de escuchar esta magnifica agrupacion hoy por hoy la mejor,
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rialdo
Es en el momento el mejor interprete de nuestra musica latina ,latin jazz a lo poncho .
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