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March 29-April 1, 2007
$26.50
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The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley is pleased to present Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band for four nights. Band members include Poncho Sanchez (Congas), George Ortiz (Timbales), Tony Banda (Bass), Ron Blake (Trumpet), Javier Vergara (Alto and Tenor Saxophone), Francisco Torres (Trombone), Joseph De Leon (Bongo) and David Torres (Piano). Set times are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30PM and 9:30PM and Sunday at 7:30PM.
“…with that bubbling formula, the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band has forged one Grammy, three Grammy nominations, and a globeful of fans for their live appearances. You don’t have to be Latino to like them…anybody that has a soul would love this music.” -Jeff Kalis, Jazztimes
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 details 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 delights in telling.
Do It (2006 Concord Picante), his 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!”
“With Do It!, one of the leading lights of Latin jazz does it yet again.” – All About Jazz, Joel Roberts
Official Website: http://www.jazzalley.com/artist.asp?name=Poncho_Sanchez