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Poncho Sanchez
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Drummers · b. 1951

Poncho Sanchez

American musician

Born
30 October 1951
Laredo
Country
United States
Active
1975–
Record labels
Concord Records
Discography
28 albums

Biography

Poncho Sanchez is a jazz musician who plays drum kit and voice. Poncho Sanchez was born on 30 October 1951 in Laredo. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Concord Records. The discography here lists 28 albums, from “Poncho” (1979) to “Trane's Delight” (2019). Honours include Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2012).

Poncho Sánchez (born Ildefonso Sanchez, October 30, 1951) is an American conguero (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. Sanchez has performed with artists including Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaría, Hugh Masekela, Clare Fischer, and Tower of Power.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Poncho 1979 · Discovery Records Straight Ahead (Pa'lante) 1980 · Discovery Records Sonando 1982 · Concord Picante
El conguero 1985
Bien sabroso! 1987
Papá Gato 1987
¡Fuerte! 1988
La familia 1989
Chile con soul 1990
Cambios 1991
El mejor 1992
A Night With Poncho Sanchez Live 1993 · Live
Para todos 1994
Soul Sauce: Memories of Cal Tjader 1995
A Night at Kimball's East 1996 · Live
Conga Blue 1996
Freedom Sound 1997
Afro-Cuban Fantasy 1998
Latin Soul 1999 · Live
Soul of the Conga 2000
Latin Spirits 2001
Out of Sight! 2003
Poncho at Montreux 2004 · Live
Do It! 2005
Raise Your Hand 2007
Psychedelic Blues 2009
Live In Hollywood 2012 · Live
Trane's Delight 2019

Also plays on

Albums where Poncho Sanchez is credited as a sideman

1977 Guarabe — Cal Tjader percussion
1977 At Grace Cathedral — Cal Tjader congas
1978 Huracán — Cal Tjader congas
1980 Gozame! Pero Ya... — Cal Tjader percussion
1980 La onda va bien — Cal Tjader congas, percussion
1982 Heat Wave — Cal Tjader & Carmen McRae percussion
1982 A Fuego Vivo — Cal Tjader congas
1992 Good Vibes — Cal Tjader congas
2001 L.A. Meetings — Arturo Sandoval congas, bongos
2014 Ske‐Dat‐De‐Dat: The Spirit of Satch — Dr. John percussion

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Poncho Sanchez play?

Poncho Sanchez is known for playing drum kit and voice.

When and where was Poncho Sanchez born?

Poncho Sanchez was born 30 October 1951 in Laredo.

What are Poncho Sanchez's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Poncho (1979), Straight Ahead (Pa'lante) (1980) and Sonando (1982).

External links

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