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Poncho Sanchez
Latin / Jazz / Soul

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Whitter, California
United States

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Member Since12/2/2006
Band Websitewww.ponchosanchez.com
Band Members
Poncho Sanchez
David Torres
George Ortiz
Joey De Leon
Tony Banda
Javier Vergara
Ron Blake
Francisco Torres
Larry Sanchez

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InfluencesCal Tjader, James Brown, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Sam and Dave, Art Blakey & Jazz Messengers, Joe Cuba, Tito Rodriguez, John Coltrane and many more.
Sounds LikeLatin Jazz across between Jazz and Salsa. I take Jazz songs and play them with a Latin Style. Authentic Salsa songs and sing them in spanish, also do soul music latin soul and 70's funk Poncho's style. African music influence by shekers (Hugh Masekela).
Record LabelConcord Picante
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 27 2009 9:00P
The Hop Lakewood, California
Nov 29 2009 7:00P
Spaghettini’s Seal Beach, California
Dec 5 2009 9:00P
Foro Expo Gudalajara, Jalisco
Dec 11 2009 10:00P
Sportsmens Lodge Studio City, California
Dec 13 2009 7:00P
Steamers Cafe Fullerton, California
Dec 18 2009 7:30P
Vitello’s Studio City, California
Dec 29 2009 7:30P
Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington
Dec 30 2009 7:30P
Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington
Dec 31 2009 7:30P
Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington
Jan 10 2010 7:00P
Steamers Cafe Fullerton, California
Jan 10 2010 7:00P
Steamers Cafe Fullerton, California
Jan 14 2010 9:00P
Canyon Club Agoura Hills, California
Jan 15 2010 9:00P
Brixton Club Redondo Beach, California
Jan 28 2010 8:00P
Blue Note New York, New York
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
Blue Note New York, New York
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
Blue Note New York, New York
Jan 31 2010 8:00P
Blue Note New York, New York
Mar 13 2010 7:30P
McIntyre Hall Mt. Vernon, Washington
Mar 19 2010 7:30P
Berks Jazz Festival Miller Center Reading, Pennsylvania
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Brooklyn, New York
Mar 27 2010 8:00P
Prairie Center for the Arts Schaumburg, Illinois
May 2 2010 8:00P
Lincoln Theater Columbus, Ohio
May 3 2010 7:30P
Jazz at the Sheraton Salt Lake City, Utah
May 15 2010 8:00P
The Stephen and Mary Birch North Park Theatre San Diego, California
Jun 11 2010 8:00P
DC Jazz Festival Carter Baron Theater Washington, Washington DC

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   About Poncho Sanchez


More than anything else, Poncho Sanchez is a storyteller. And, as leader of the most popular Latin jazz group in the world today, it’s his congas and seasoned ensemble that do the talking. Live in concert or on recordings, they spin vivacious tales that pay homage to the glories of a half-century tradition that was born when Afro-Cuban rhythms merged with bebop. One-on-one, the Chicano conguero is equally expressive, recounting in vivid detail the encounters, friendships, and passions that have contributed to his remarkable career as a bandleader and recording artist. Behind the choice of every song, album title and guest artist, there’s a story Poncho Sanchez delights in telling. Do It!, the latest in a long series of releases that began in 1982 for Concord Picante, is no exception. “Its name is taken from the tune by our trombone player Francisco Torres that was originally called ‘Duet,’” Sanchez explains. “It features a duet between the trombone and tenor sax. For a while, we even called it ‘Brothers Duet,’ and then Francisco suggested we just call it ‘Do It.’ When we announce it at gigs, the audience starts yelling, ‘Do it, do it!’ So, I said, ‘Well, there it is. That has to be the title for the new CD!’” Do It! is distinct, even by Sanchez’s high standards. The album features on two tracks the entire nine member Tower of Power, an iconic group that has become a high-octane symbol of the funk era of the 1970s. Another two tracks boast the presence of an equally legendary musician, South African Hugh Masekela. Over the years, Sanchez has hand-picked guest artists who have had a special role in shaping his growth as a musician, from trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and saxophonist Eddie Harris, to Latin jazz patriarch Tito Puente, conga titan Mongo Santamaria and the late Ray Charles. The guests invited to participate on Do It! have been among Sanchez’s favorites for decades. “I’m just doing the things I grew up with and that I respect and really love,” he adds. “It’s part of my life.” He was in high school, Sanchez recalls, when Hugh Masekela’s “Grazing in the Grass” became a hit. “But I was hip to him before that, through his album The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela. On ‘Grazing,’ there was a sound that my friends liked. They hadn’t really understood why I dug him so much until then, but when they heard this recording, they said, ‘Wow, he is pretty cool.’ It was a way for me to get my friends to listen to his Emancipation album, which was a little deeper.” Sanchez first encountered Masekela at a festival on the East Coast half a dozen years ago. Four years later the trumpeter was featured as a guest with Sanchez’s group at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C. That laid the groundwork for his participation on Do It! A fan of Tower of Power since day one, Sanchez first met members of the group when they shared the stage as part of an all-star band assembled for the eighth anniversary of “The David Letterman Show.”
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Mona Ego

Mona Ego



Nov 23 2009 10:54 AM

Hope you had a great night!
Conguera~>
Mona Hidalgo
Mo'=(1)
Nancy

Matos Nancy



Nov 23 2009 12:54 AM

Good morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".

Have a great week ahead!

defow.com

:)
Dj Mynor

Dj Mynor



Nov 22 2009 9:29 PM

Thanks 4 the connection.......
Starlight

Starlight



Nov 19 2009 3:19 AM

I would like to wish you and your family and friends a Happy Thanksgiving. God Bless!

Luis Campos

Luis Campos



Nov 17 2009 7:43 PM

Hola Ponchon !!!!escuche tu nuevo album es una pura maravilla fantastico muchas gracias abrazo luis campos
CLÁUDIO COQUINHO

CLÁUDIO COQUINHO



Nov 15 2009 4:41 PM

Grande mestre parabéns
sucesso
Mona Ego

Mona Ego



Nov 12 2009 6:48 PM

Hey , Mr. Sanchez, I sent to win a quintO form you. I Hope I win! (smile) I hope you are having a brilliant morning/day!!!!***~* I will put you in my prayers. I do have some studies to work on today, all day. But first breakfast. I love you a lot Poncho love. Take your vitamins and a big cold glass of orangr jusice and drink plenty of water in the morning to keep you strong through-out tha day. Bless you and your family. ..

Your Conguera*~>
Mona Hidalgo*
Mo'=<1>
 

Jimmie Morales

Jimmie Morales



Nov 8 2009 2:29 AM

Hi Poncho,
That's a great picture of your new cd,I hope all is well with you and your family too.

From a big fan.

Jimmie Morales
Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Nov 2 2009 11:24 AM

Que tengas los pies en la tierra, el corazón en las estrellas y claridad en tu mente.
Heidi

Heidi Shikuma



Nov 2 2009 4:01 AM

Happy Birthday!!  It is your bday right??!!  I'll catch ya next time in fullerton!! :)
The Spanish Caravan

The Spanish Caravan



Nov 2 2009 3:30 AM

Blessings, from Music City!
MixNGroove

MixNGroove



Oct 29 2009 6:59 PM




Nadine Mansour

Nadine Mansour



Oct 26 2009 9:11 PM

Thanks for da add bro! Have a happy monday!
cynthia

Cynthia Duran



Oct 25 2009 11:11 AM


 
10/24/09 I really enjoyed your show!!
Stone Flower

Stone Flower



Oct 24 2009 11:01 PM

Hi there,
Looking forward in hearing you play again. My kids also enjoyed your music. luv Sylvia
Caetano Caran ®

Caetano Caran ®



Oct 23 2009 9:39 AM

hello poncho I am a Monk Caran Brazilian percussionist I admire you very much and am inspired in his work, wait that vc and his band they could come soon for the brasil in order that we are able to appreciate to the living creature his work congratulations and great embrace of the friend CARAN
DR.EDDIE SNAKEPIT EDWARDS

DR.EDDIE SNAKEPIT EDWARDS



Oct 23 2009 7:20 AM

BROTHER,I WOOD LOVE TO BE AT YOUR GIG BUT I'M PLAYING A GIG THAT SAME NIGHT AT THE PALMDALE PLAY HOUSE,I HOPE SOME DAY WE CAN PLAY TOGETHER
THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS IN S.F. KEYSTONE KRONER (WAWAKO) I HAVE A RECORDING STUDIO IN LANCASTER.

                  GOD BLESS YOU DR.EDDIE EDWARDS aka SNAKEPIT
ORGONE

ORGONE
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Oct 22 2009 11:53 PM

Poncho, We listen & Learn Appreciate the add. New shows and websites posted. Orgone
Luis Campos

Luis Campos



Oct 21 2009 12:21 PM

que dios te vendiga abrazo luis campos
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Oct 19 2009 10:13 PM

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Peter Rabbitt Baccus

Peter Rabbitt Baccus



Oct 19 2009 2:42 PM

The new album smokes!
Erik

Erik



Oct 17 2009 3:13 PM

Thank you for the add and your friendship Mr Groove wish you a very great weekend
                           Best Regards Erik.
DJ STOP

DJ STOP



Oct 15 2009 4:26 AM

Again your killing it Poncho keeping the flame sparked you are the spear of latin jazz Keep the Latin Jazz Son Alive Es nuestra cultura tu hermano your brother Jose on the Eastcoast in the Bronx much love to all the guys in the bandbanda bros,Francisco god bless see you January in New York dig the roots we remember wiilie Bobo....
JAVIER CABANILLAS

JAVIER CABANILLAS
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Oct 14 2009 7:38 PM

Hey Poncho Love your work and you inspire this young Chicano/Mexicano conga player...Keep it up!

Javier Cabanillas
Bryan Anderson

Bryan Anderson



Oct 14 2009 3:48 PM

PEACE & BLESSINGS!!
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