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Latin Spirits
Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 2001
Track listing: Sambia; Next Exit; Latin Spirits; Quieres Volver; Going Back to New Orleans; On Time; Ju Ju; Batiri Cha Cha; The Things We Did Last Summer; Tito in the City; Early in the Mornin'.
Poncho Sanchez: Latin Spirits
by Jim Santella
Like most of us, Poncho Sanchez appreciates all kinds of music. Passionate Latin dance mixes with crisp, modern mainstream jazz and earthy New Orleans blues on his latest album. Guests Chick Corea and Dale Spalding make a big impression. At opposite ends of the jazz spectrum, the two leaders express differently. While Corea charges straight ahead ...
Poncho Sanchez: Soul Of The Conga
by Jim Santella
Viva La Familia! Poncho Sanchez’ Latin jazz band is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. And what a way to celebrate. With organist Joey DeFrancesco adding soulful sounds to the band’s vibrant program, this session smokes with deeply rooted traditions. There are the Hammond B-3 organ grooves with powerful horn solos alongside. Then, there’s the lovely ...
Latin Soul
Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 1999
Track listing: El Conguero; Ven Pa Baillar; Ican; Watermelon Man; Conga Blue; Lisa; B
Poncho Sanchez: Latin Soul
by Ed Kopp
It probably helps to understand Spanish when listening to Poncho Sanchez's jazzy brand of salsa, but it isn't imperative. Practically the only Spanish words I understand are “taco" and “tequila," but I've been grooving to this one for two weeks now.With its contrapunctual rhythms, driving piano and buoyant horns, Sanchez's Latin jazz holds universal ...
Poncho Sanchez: Latin Soul
by Jim Santella
When my wife and I go out dancing, it’s usually to the beat of this different drummer. You get into a groove with his saucy rhythms and relax while moving your body to the beat; but each time a hot soloist steps forward, it’s time to put your feet on autopilot and turn your attention to ...
Poncho Sanchez: Afro-Cuban Fantasy
by Jack Bowers
If I’d been programming the latest rhythm–saturated release by master conguero Poncho Sanchez and his band, I would have led with the Jazzy mambo/samba “Sambroso” and followed with Dianne Reeves’ marvelous vocal on the ballad “Darn That Dream.” So much for criticism. Everything else here is beyond reproach, from the standards (“Willow Weep for Me,” “Close ...
