" Willie Bobo Medley" PONCHO SANCHEZ Live at BB King

Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents PONCHO SANCHEZ June 10, 2013 The Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band is: Poncho Sanchez congas Francisco Torres trombone and musical director Joey De León timbales Rene Camacho bass Rob Hardt saxophones and flute Ron Blake trumpet & flugelhorn Angel Rodriguez bongos & percussion Andy Langham piano Larry Sanchez sound engineer 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 detail 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 Sanchez delights in telling.