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Album reviews

Captivating Latin Jazz Tribute to John Coltrane

Angel Romero September 15, 2019 No Comments John ColtraneLatin jazzPoncho Sanchez

Poncho Sanchez – Trane’s Delight (Concord Picante, 2019) The great conguero (conga player) Poncho Sanchez, one of the masters of American Latin Jazz, has a…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Poncho Sanchez

Angel Romero November 7, 2017 No Comments congasLatin jazzPoncho SanchezUnited States of America

Poncho Sanchez was born in Laredo, Texas. He was the youngest of 11 children. Poncho grew up in Norwalk, California and remembers hearing Afro-Cuban music…

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Poncho Sánchez Latin Jazz Band at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle

World Music Central News Room April 6, 2006 Poncho Sanchez

Seattle (Washington), USA – Poncho Sánchez Latin Jazz Band will be performing four nights at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley. Band members include Poncho Sánchez (Congas), George…

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Poncho Sánchez Concert Dedicated to the Memory of Ray Barretto

Angel Romero March 2, 2006 Poncho Sanchez

New York, USA – Poncho Sánchez celebrates his 20th year as a bandleader with his 20th release, Soul of the Conga March 2 – 5,…

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Poncho Sanchez’s Latin Beats Return to Wisconsin Union Theater

Angel Romero October 9, 2005 Poncho Sanchez

Wisconsin, USA – The Wisconsin Union Theater has announced the return of the Poncho Sánchez Latin Jazz Band on Friday, October 21, 2005 at 8…

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