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New Life

Featuring the music of Antonio Sanchez
Duration: 8:33
July 16, 2013

Live from the legendary Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, WGBH Music presents three time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sanchez and the Migration band performing the title track from Antonio's latest solo album, New Life. Sanchez was born in Mexico City on November 1st, 1971, the grandson of Mexican film star Ignacio Lopez Tarso. Sanchez became interested in the drums at the age of five, playing along to the records of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Police and Rush. His professional career began in his early teens with a variety of local rock bands. After school, Sanchez pursued a degree in classical piano at Mexico's National Conservatory. Leaving Mexico City to enroll at Berklee in 1993, he graduated with honors and was the recipient of several scholarships, most notably the Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship and the Zildjian Award. The New England Conservatory of Music awarded him another one to pursue a Masters in Jazz Improvisation. He resides in New York City. Antonio Sanchez - Drums John Escreet - Piano Matt Brewer - Bass Dave Binney - Alto sax

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Antonio Sanchez: New Life

Read "New Life" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
April 16, 2013

Add Antonio Sanchez's name to the list of modern era drumming titans. He cut his teeth with guitarist Pat Metheny amid stints with vibraphonist Gary Burton and first-call session activities, paralleling his burgeoning solo career that continues to flourish. Sanchez always performs with his peers, and with the superstar dual sax attack of David Binney and ...

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Antonio Sanchez: New Life

Read "New Life" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff
April 9, 2013

Quando uno dei massimi virtuosi del proprio strumento raduna alcuni tra i solisti più richiesti del jazz statunitense per registrare una serie di composizioni originali, è inevitabile che dia luogo ad aspettative elevate. È stato il caso di Antonio Sanchez, con il suo terzo disco da leader, pubblicato da Cam Jazz, come del resto i precedenti ...

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Antonio Sanchez: New Life

Read "New Life" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
March 14, 2013

You may have attended a concert by vibraphonist Gary Burton or guitarist Pat Metheny and, like many others found yourself unable to keep from focusing your attention on the drummer, Antonio Sanchez. His presence, exudes a sort of rhythmic magnetism that has backed players such as Chick Corea, Miguel Zenon, and Metheny for the past 13 ...

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