Poncho Sanchez

In my virtual café conversation with Grammy winner Poncho Sanchez, we talked about his new projects, his shows at the Jazz Alley this summer, and his mentor, the late Cal Tjader. Poncho Sanchez on His New Albums Latino Music Café (LMC):…

I just had another opportunity to talk to legendary Latin Jazz percussionist Poncho Sanchez ahead of his shows at Seattle's Jazz Alley. During our virtual coffee we discussed his next Latin Jazz album, a tribute to John Coltrane's music…

Poncho Sanchez brought some Latin heat from California and energized the Seattle Dimitrious’ Jazz Alley stage with a different repertoire than from his previous presentations. I saw a more energized Poncho Sanchez, sporting a shorter…

Poncho Sanchez makes sure you have a great experience in his shows, like at the Jazz Alley. When in the middle of a music show you see a bunch of people dancing between the tables, and you are singing along or clapping to the music, you…

Poncho Sanchez is one of the hardest working Latin Jazz artists. He's produced 24 CDs in 28 years and is constantly touring with his 9-piece band. I had a chance to talk to Poncho about his background, his recent and upcoming projects,…