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Born: October 30, 1951 in Laredo, TX
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Ever since he led his first record date in 1982, Poncho Sanchez has headed one of the most popular and influential Latin jazz bands around. The youngest of 11 children, Sanchez taught himself to play guitar, flute, drums, and timbales before settling on the congas. After a period playing with local bands, he joined Cal Tjader's band in 1975 and was... Continue Bio >>

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Tickets:
12/29/2009 Dimitrious Jazz Alley
12/29/2009 Dimitrious Jazz Alley
01/14/2010 Canyon Club - CA
03/20/2010 Brooklyn College - Whitman Hall
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Discography:
2009 Psychedelic Blues
2007 Raise Your Hand
2005 Do It!
2004 Poncho at Montreux [DualDisc]
2003 Outa Sight
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Influenced By: Armando Peraza Pérez Prado Hugh Masekela Carlos "Patato" Valdes Tito Puente More >> Followers: Laudir DeOliveira More >>

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