Poncho Sanchez
Poncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951) is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer… Read Full Bio ↴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.
Before he died, Tjader suggested that Concord Records founder Carl Jefferson sign Sanchez and his soon-to-be-formed group under the Concord Picante label. Tjader's wishes were honored, and the first two records were composed and arranged by long-time Tjader collaborator Clare Fischer.
Poncho Sanchez went on to produce 19 albums for the label, eventually garnering a Grammy for his work. Currently, Sanchez is respected as one of the top American percussionists of our time. He performs frequently in venues varying in size from concert halls to local jazz festivals. His 2005 CD, Do It!, features funk icon Tower of Power on two tracks as well as South African funk master Hugh Masakela.
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.
Before he died, Tjader suggested that Concord Records founder Carl Jefferson sign Sanchez and his soon-to-be-formed group under the Concord Picante label. Tjader's wishes were honored, and the first two records were composed and arranged by long-time Tjader collaborator Clare Fischer.
Poncho Sanchez went on to produce 19 albums for the label, eventually garnering a Grammy for his work. Currently, Sanchez is respected as one of the top American percussionists of our time. He performs frequently in venues varying in size from concert halls to local jazz festivals. His 2005 CD, Do It!, features funk icon Tower of Power on two tracks as well as South African funk master Hugh Masakela.
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Poncho Sanchez Lyrics
A Night In London Somewhere in the night There must be someone for me Somewher…
A Time For Love A time for summer skies For hummingbirds and butterflies For…
Baila Mi Gente Baila mi gente, que sabroso lo que les traigo. Un rico…
Besame Mama Besame Mama como tu sabes Déjame mama, como te gusta ti Be…
Bien Sabroso Si ya no me ves mas Es porque me han desfigurado Por…
Chanko In A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come…
Cold Sweat/Funky Broadway/Half And Half Cold Sweat James Brown Ha! I don't care ha about you…
El Conguero Yo soy el conguero y lo que traigo esta bueno traigo tremend…
El Shing-A-Ling Sabor! Shing-A-Ling pa' bailar y goza' mi son, Shing-A-Ling.…
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
In A Sentimental Mood In A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come…
Knock On Wood I don't want to lose you, this good thing That I…
Lover Come Back To Me You went away I let you We broke the ties that bind I…
Mary Ann Well now, oh Mary Ann Well you sure look fine…
Morning What of a morning That brings a day so gently And bathes…
One Mint Julep One early morning, as I was walking I met a woman,…
Quieres Volver Quieres volver. estás llena de pasión Que te pasó? Un nuevo …
Raise Your Hand If there's something you need That you just don't have Well …
Somewhere In The Night Somewhere in the night There must be someone for me Somewh…
Ven Pa Bailar Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate; Va, ti posa sui clivi, s…
Ven Pa Bailar (Live) Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate; Va, ti posa sui clivi, sui co…
Yo Quisiera Una noche más estoy otra vez cantando canciones de ayer…