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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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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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rialdo wrote:
no se cansa uno de escuchar esta magnifica agrupacion hoy por hoy la mejor,
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rialdo wrote:
Es en el momento el mejor interprete de nuestra musica latina ,latin jazz a lo poncho .
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TheMintLA wrote:
8.29.08 PONCHO SANCHEZ @ THE MINT http://www.themintla.com
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RiseToAHit wrote:
El Rey de congas!!!
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Poncho Sanchez
Blue Note New York, New York, NY, New York, United States
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Poncho Sanchez Live!!!
The Conga Room, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, United States
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