Cambios
Released: Oct 15, 1990
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Released: Oct 15, 1990
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Poncho Sanchez's many recordings for Concord Picante, going back to 1982, are quite consistent. Boppish solos mix in with an emphasis on Latin percussion to create high-quality, accessible Latin...
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La Familia
Released: Nov 19, 1988
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Released: Nov 19, 1988
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This is a typically exciting effort from Poncho Sanchez and his popular Latin jazz band. The three-horn, three-percussion octet (which includes trumpeter Sal Cracchiolo, trombonist Art Velasco,...
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Baila Mi Gente: Salsa!
Released: Aug 20, 1982
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Released: Aug 20, 1982
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Although instrumental Latin jazz is Poncho Sanchez's forte, the L.A. percussionist usually included one or two salsa tunes with vocals on his Concord albums of the 1980s and 1990s. Focusing...
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Straight Ahead
Released: Mar 12, 1980
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Released: Mar 12, 1980
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Another collaboration between pianist/bandleader Clare Fischer and conga player Poncho Sanchez. This one was tailored more toward mainstream jazz than Afro-Latin and Latin material, although it...
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Poncho
Released: Jan 10, 1979
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Released: Jan 10, 1979
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A fine '79 date matching percussionist Poncho Sanchez with pianist and bandleader Clare Fischer, who also did the arrangements and conducted the band. This was among the last things the two did...
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The Concord Jazz Heritage Series
Released: August 1982
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Released: August 1982
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With one or two exceptions, conga player Poncho Sanchez's entire recording career as a leader has been documented by Concord. In 1998, Concord celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Jazz Heritage...
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A Night with Poncho Sanchez Live: Bailar
Released: December 1990
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Released: December 1990
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The music on Bailar is taken from the same performances as the previously released A Night at Kimball's East (Concord Picante 4472). Conguero Poncho Sanchez's Latin jazz octet (with trumpeter Sal...
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Sonando
Released: 1982
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Released: 1982
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Three months after his mentor Cal Tjader's death, conga master Poncho Sanchez began his long string of Concord Picante recordings. Although he had led a couple of earlier sessions for Discovery,...
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Bien Sabroso
Released: November 1983
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Released: November 1983
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An average set for Poncho Sanchez and his Afro-Cuban jazz octet. Despite the presence of trumpeter Steve Huffsteter and valve trombonist Mark Levine in the front line (along with the tenor of Dick...
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